Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1061323

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Polhill

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Crotalaria Africa & Madagascar: 375 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060661

Common Names

  • Bolusia acuminata
  • Acuminate Bolusia
  • Acuminata Bolusia

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Description

Bolusia acuminata (also called Acuminate Bolusia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bolusia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bolusia acuminata is yellow and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is round and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and long with a yellowish-green colour.

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Where to Find Bolusia acuminata

Bolusia acuminata is native to Central and West Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.