Status:
valid
Authors:
Leandri
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 2: 218 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362840
Common Names
- Bossera Cristatocarpa
- Crested Bossera
- Crested Bostrychia
Description
Bossera cristatocarpa (also called Crested-fruit Bossera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. It grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has trifoliate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bossera cristatocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bossera cristatocarpa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bossera cristatocarpa is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Bossera cristatocarpa
Bossera cristatocarpa is native to East Asia and can be found in areas of open woodland and grassland.
Bossera cristatocarpa FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Bossera cristatocarpa?
Bossera cristatocarpa prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils.
How much sunlight does Bossera cristatocarpa need?
Bossera cristatocarpa prefers full sun to partial shade.
What is the ideal temperature for Bossera cristatocarpa?
Bossera cristatocarpa prefers temperatures between 50-85°F (10-29°C).
Species in the Bossera genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,