Adesmia boronioides Hook. f.

Abstract

Adesmia boronioides Hook. f. (Leguminosae), known as “paramela”, is an aromatic and medicinal plant widely used in the Patagonia region (South of Argentina). It has been used traditionally as medicinal and also for its aromatic and ornamental qualities. This species has received an increasing interest by its fragrant odor and the potential use of its essential oil in perfumery. However, the oil composition of “paramela” wild populations from Patagonia showed a wide chemical variability, so experimental crops from selected plants was introduced in the Andean region in order to select the best plant material for essential oil production.