Image of Adesmia emarginata
VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006
Species: | Adesmia emarginata Clos | |
Family: | Fabaceae | |
Order: | Fabales | |
Chilean Name: | Paramela | |
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Record: | 0164 |
About 141 Adesmia in Chile and 87 in our data base. | |
About 311 Fabaceae in Chile and 199 in our data base. |
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Native Very Frequent
Height: 60 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
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INTRODUCTIONThis plant is a medicinal herb. |
Image of Adesmia emarginata VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Yellow, 5 petals Height: 60 cm.
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Image of Adesmia emarginata VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Extreme altitude well beyond the timber line
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Adesmia emarginata VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Adesmia emarginata VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
The germination of seeds is easy provided that you break the outer protective skin of the seed. For just a few seeds use a nail-clipper or a file (you have just to scratch the surface, taking off maybe a flake). For larger batches you can use sulphuric acid or mecahnical scarificators (please see specialized literature before attempting this, as use of concentrated acid is very dangerous). Soak the scarred seeds in water for about 24 hours. They should visiblly swell up. If not, yo have not scratched them sufficently. Plant immediately, and the seeds should germinate quickly. Needs good watering, exposure to sun, and soil with good drainage. If you are interested in purchasing seeds of this or similar species, please go to our On-line Seeds Shop. |
More photos (20) of Adesmia emarginata Clos available here |