Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
174463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meyen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur.19(Suppl. 1): 23 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173792

Common Names

  • Tomentose Adesmia
  • Fuzzy Adesmia
  • Hairy Adesmia

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Description

Adesmia tomentosa (also called woolly adesmia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It grows in open, dry, rocky areas and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping, and its wood is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia tomentosa has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia tomentosa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Adesmia tomentosa

Adesmia tomentosa is native to South America and can be found in dry, open habitats.

Adesmia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia tomentosa?

Adesmia tomentosa

What is the common name of Adesmia tomentosa?

Tomentosa Adesmia

What is the habitat of Adesmia tomentosa?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and woodland edges

Species in the Adesmia genus

Adesmia aromatica, Adesmia boelckeana, Adesmia calycicomosa, Adesmia coquimbensis, Adesmia lihuelensis, Adesmia littoralis, Adesmia pseudincana, Adesmia pseudogrisea, Adesmia aconcaguensis, Adesmia acuta, Adesmia aegiceras, Adesmia ameghinoi, Adesmia aphylla, Adesmia arachnipes, Adesmia araucana, Adesmia araujoi, Adesmia arenicola, Adesmia argentea, Adesmia argyrophylla, Adesmia aspera, Adesmia atacamensis, Adesmia aueri, Adesmia aurantiaca, Adesmia balsamica, Adesmia bedwellii, Adesmia bijuga, Adesmia boronioides, Adesmia brachysemeon, Adesmia bracteata, Adesmia brevivexillata, Adesmia candida, Adesmia capitellata, Adesmia ciliata, Adesmia colinensis, Adesmia concinna, Adesmia conferta, Adesmia cordobensis, Adesmia coronilloides, Adesmia corymbosa, Adesmia curvifolia, Adesmia cytisoides, Adesmia darapskyana, Adesmia denticulata, Adesmia denudata, Adesmia dichotoma, Adesmia digitata, Adesmia disperma, Adesmia dumosa, Adesmia echinus, Adesmia elata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References