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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesAdesmia prostrata Clos 
BibliographyFl. Chil. [C.Gay] 2: 169 (1847)
Native Rangec. Chile
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-1500m
Descriptionstems glandular-pubescent, leaves short, petiolate, leaflets 5-7 pairs, elliptic to ovate-elliptic, 4-6mm long, sparsely pubescent, flowers in compact, terminal raceme
Size10-20cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAdesmia meyeniana Phil.
Adesmia prostrata var. eglandulosa Burkart
Patagonium meyenianum (Phil.) Kuntze
Patagonium prostratum (Clos) Kuntze
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (CLC Chile Central)
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