Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
bossiaea
ID:
360214

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 47 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359546

Common Names

  • Bossiaea Beard-heath
  • Bossiaea-beard Heath
  • Bossiaea Beard Heath

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Description

Leucopogon bossiaea (also called Bossiaea Beard-Heath, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leucopogon bossiaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in revegetation projects and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucopogon bossiaea has white flowers with a yellow centre and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucopogon bossiaea is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Leucopogon bossiaea

Leucopogon bossiaea can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Leucopogon bossiaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucopogon bossiaea?

Leucopogon bossiaea

What is the family of Leucopogon bossiaea?

Ericaceae

What is the common name of Leucopogon bossiaea?

Bossiaea's Beard Heath

Species in the Leucopogon genus

Leucopogon acicularis, Leucopogon affinis, Leucopogon altissimus, Leucopogon amplectens, Leucopogon amplexicaulis, Leucopogon apiculatus, Leucopogon assimllis, Leucopogon atherolepis, Leucopogon australis, Leucopogon bellignianus, Leucopogon borealis, Leucopogon bracteolaris, Leucopogon canaliculatus, Leucopogon capitellatus, Leucopogon carinatus, Leucopogon carinatus, Leucopogon cicatricatus, Leucopogon cinereus, Leucopogon cochlearifolius, Leucopogon collinus, Leucopogon compactus, Leucopogon concurvus, Leucopogon cordatus, Leucopogon corifolius, Leucopogon costatus, Leucopogon cryptanthus, Leucopogon cucullatus, Leucopogon cygnorum, Leucopogon denticulatus, Leucopogon denudatus, Leucopogon distans, Leucopogon elatior, Leucopogon elegans, Leucopogon exolacius, Leucopogon fasciculatus, Leucopogon fastigiata, Leucopogon fimbriatus, Leucopogon florulentus, Leucopogon fraternus, Leucopogon gelidus, Leucopogon gibbosus, Leucopogon gilbertii, Leucopogon glabellus, Leucopogon glabratus, Leucopogon glacialis, Leucopogon gnaphalioides, Leucopogon gracilis, Leucopogon gracillimus, Leucopogon heterophyllus, Leucopogon hirsutus,

Species in the Ericaceae family