Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
166147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies ex Hook.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 192 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165476

Common Names

  • Viscous Adesmia
  • Sticky Adesmia
  • Adesmia Viscosa

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Synonyms

  • Adesmia pulchra Phil. [valid]
  • Patagonium pulchrum Kuntze [valid]
  • Patagonium viscosum (Gillies) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia viscosa (also called 'Viscous 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 viscosa 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 viscosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia viscosa 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 viscosa

Adesmia viscosa is native to Chile and can be found in the coastal mountain range.

Adesmia viscosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia viscosa?

Adesmia viscosa

What is the common name of Adesmia viscosa?

Sticky Adesmia

What is the natural habitat of Adesmia viscosa?

Dry areas, open fields, and disturbed sites

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.