Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
keniensis
ID:
570201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beentje

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 743 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569533

Common Names

  • Boscia keniensis
  • Kenyan Sedge
  • Kenyan Boscia

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Description

Boscia keniensis (also called Kenyan boscia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with small, yellow flowers and oblong leaves. It is native to Kenya and is found in dry, open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Boscia keniensis 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 flowers of Boscia keniensis 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 keniensis 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 keniensis

Boscia keniensis is native to Kenya and can be found in the Rift Valley Province.

Boscia keniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boscia keniensis?

Boscia keniensis

What is the common name of Boscia keniensis?

Kenyan Boscia

What is the family of Boscia keniensis?

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,

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