Boscia polyantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
570221
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 109 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569553
Common Names
- Boscia polyantha
- Many-Flowered Sedge
- Many-Flowered Boscia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Boscia polyantha (also called Many-flowered 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 polyantha 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 polyantha 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 polyantha is a tropical shrub native to Africa. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Boscia polyantha
Boscia polyantha is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Boscia polyantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boscia polyantha?
Boscia polyantha
What is the common name of Boscia polyantha?
Many-flowered Boscia
What is the natural habitat of Boscia polyantha?
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-2680346: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.