Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cypria
ID:
570259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. ex Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 716 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569591

Common Names

  • Common Bosea
  • Cypria Bosea
  • Cypria Bosea

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Description

Bosea cypria (also called Cyprus Bosea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Cyprus. It is an evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall. It has small, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bosea cypria is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, as an astringent, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food preservative and for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bosea cypria are small, yellow-green and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bosea cypria is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Bosea cypria

Bosea cypria is native to Cyprus and can be found throughout the island.

Bosea cypria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bosea cypria?

Bosea cypria

What is the common name of Bosea cypria?

Cyprus Bosea

What is the family of Bosea cypria?

Cyperaceae

Species in the Bosea genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2680382: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.