Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
570184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 29(Abh.): 49 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569516

Common Names

  • Boscia foetida
  • Foul-Smelling Sedge
  • Foul-Smelling Boscia

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Synonyms

  • Boscia rautanenii Schinz [unknown]
  • Boscia foetida foetida [unknown]

Description

Boscia foetida (also called stinking 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 foetida 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 foetida sub. filipes (Gilg) Lötter
Boscia foetida sub. longipedicellata (Gilg) Toelken
Boscia foetida sub. rehmanniana (Pestal.) Toelken

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Boscia foetida 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

Boscia foetida 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 foetida

Boscia foetida is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Boscia foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boscia foetida?

Boscia foetida

What is the common name of Boscia foetida?

Stinking Boscia

What is the family of Boscia foetida?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2680310: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.