Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
570233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 93 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569565

Common Names

  • Common Boscia
  • Willow Boscia
  • Willow-leaved Boscia

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Synonyms

  • Boscia powellii Sprague & M.L.Green [unknown]
  • Boscia stylosa Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]

Description

Boscia salicifolia (also called Willow-leaved 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 salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boscia salicifolia 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 salicifolia 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 salicifolia

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

Boscia salicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boscia salicifolia?

Boscia salicifolia

What is the common name of Boscia salicifolia?

Willow-leaved Boscia

What is the natural habitat of Boscia salicifolia?

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,

References