Adesmia villosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct.: 256 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165472
Common Names
- Villosa Adesmia
- Adesmia Villosa
- Villosa
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- Adesmia morenonis Harms [valid]
- Adesmia morenonis argentea (Rendle) Burkart [valid]
- Adesmia villosa glabrata (Speg.) Burkart [valid]
- Patagonium morenonis (Harms) Kuntze [valid]
- Patagonium morenonis argenteum Rendle [valid]
- Patagonium villosum Reiche [unknown]
- Patagonium villosum glabratum Speg. [valid]
- Adesmia villosa acutifolia Speg. [valid]
- Patagonium villosum acutifolia Speg. [unknown]
- Patagonium villosum typica Speg. [invalid]
Description
Adesmia villosa (also called 'Hairy adesmia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia villosa is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a source of fuelwood and timber, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia villosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adesmia villosa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Adesmia villosa
Adesmia villosa is native to Chile and can be found in the coastal mountain range.
Adesmia villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia villosa?
Adesmia villosa
What is the common name of Adesmia villosa?
Chilean Broom
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia villosa?
It is native to Chile and Argentina, where it is found in dry and rocky habitats.
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Adesmia villosa Hook.f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.