Boscia arabica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arabica
ID:
570166
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pest.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 6(App. 3): 127 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569498
Common Names
- Boscia arabica
- Arabian Sedge
- Arabian Boscia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Boscia arabica (also called Arabian boscia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with small, yellow flowers and oblong leaves. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula and is found in dry, open grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Boscia arabica 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Boscia arabica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Boscia arabica is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula 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 arabica
Boscia arabica is native to the Arabian Peninsula and can be found in the countries of Oman, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia.
Boscia arabica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boscia arabica?
Boscia arabica
What is the common name of Boscia arabica?
Arabian Boscia
What is the family of Boscia arabica?
Capparaceae
Species in the Boscia genus
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,
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,