Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pestalozziana
ID:
570219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 221 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569551

Common Names

  • Boscia pestalozziana
  • Pestalozzian Sedge
  • Pestalozzian Boscia

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Description

Boscia pestalozziana (also called Pestalozzi's Boscia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. 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

Boscia pestalozziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to provide shelter and shade to other plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boscia pestalozziana has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boscia pestalozziana is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Boscia pestalozziana

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

Boscia pestalozziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boscia pestalozziana?

Boscia pestalozziana

What is the common name of Boscia pestalozziana?

Pestalozzian Boscia

What is the natural habitat of Boscia pestalozziana?

Dry woodlands and thickets

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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