Boscia plantefolii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plantefolii
ID:
570220
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hadj-Moust.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 5: 29 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569552
Common Names
- Boscia plantefolii
- Plantefolii Sedge
- Plantefolii Boscia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Boscia plantefolii (also called Plantefol'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 plantefolii 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 plantefolii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Boscia plantefolii 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 plantefolii
Boscia plantefolii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Boscia plantefolii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boscia plantefolii?
Boscia plantefolii
What is the common name of Boscia plantefolii?
Plante-folii Boscia
What is the natural habitat of Boscia plantefolii?
Dry woodlands and thickets
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2680345: Based on the initial data import
Moustapha Hadj-Moustapha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hadj-Moust.' in the authors string.