Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
albitrunca
ID:
570162

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burch.) Gilg & Benedict

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 212 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569494

Common Names

  • Boscia albitrunca
  • White-Trunked Sedge
  • White-Trunked Boscia

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Synonyms

  • Boscia pechuelii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Boscia transvaalensis Pest. [unknown]
  • Capparis albitrunca Burch. [unknown]
  • Capparis punctata Burch. [unknown]

Description

Boscia albitrunca (also called white-stemmed boscia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with small, yellow flowers and oblong leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Boscia albitrunca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Boscia albitrunca var. albitrunca

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boscia albitrunca is a small, yellow-green, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are slender, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boscia albitrunca is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA Zones 8-10. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while cuttings can be taken in the summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Boscia albitrunca

Boscia albitrunca is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Boscia albitrunca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boscia albitrunca?

Boscia albitrunca

What is the common name of Boscia albitrunca?

White-stemmed Boscia

What is the family of Boscia albitrunca?

Capparaceae

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

William John Burchell (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burch.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Ralph Curtiss Benedict (1883-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benedict' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:146083-1: Based on the initial data import