Adesmia viscida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Savi
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165474
Common Names
- Viscid Adesmia
- Sticky Adesmia
- Viscid Milkpea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adesmia viscida (also called 'Viscid 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 viscida is used as a source of fuelwood and timber, as a forage crop for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia viscida 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 viscida 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 viscida
Adesmia viscida is native to Chile and can be found in the coastal mountain range.
Adesmia viscida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia viscida?
Adesmia viscida
What is the common name of Adesmia viscida?
Sticky Broom
What is the natural habitat of Adesmia viscida?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-11899: Based on the initial data import
Gaetano Savi (1769-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Savi' in the authors string.