Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
194561

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Ross

Source:
ildis

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Muelleria7: 371 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193890

Common Names

  • Bossiaea arenicola
  • Arenicola bossiaea
  • Bossiaea arenicola

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Description

Bossiaea arenicola (also called Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has small yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea arenicola is used as an ornamental plant, for fodder, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bossiaea arenicola is yellow in color and has a typical pea-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea arenicola is a perennial shrub that grows in sandy soils. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Bossiaea arenicola

Bossiaea arenicola is native to Australia.

Bossiaea arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea arenicola?

Bossiaea arenicola

What is the common name of Bossiaea arenicola?

Sand bossiaea

What is the natural habitat of Bossiaea arenicola?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Bossiaea genus

Bossiaea foliosa, Bossiaea pulchella, Bossiaea disticha, Bossiaea heterophylla, Bossiaea linophylla, Bossiaea prostrata, Bossiaea webbii, Bossiaea walkeri, Bossiaea stephensonii, Bossiaea kiamensis, Bossiaea ensata, Bossiaea spinosa, Bossiaea bossiaeoides, Bossiaea aquifolium, Bossiaea rufa, Bossiaea brownii, Bossiaea carinalis, Bossiaea leptacantha, Bossiaea riparia, Bossiaea oligosperma, Bossiaea rhombifolia, Bossiaea dentata, Bossiaea divaricata, Bossiaea buxifolia, Bossiaea cinerea, Bossiaea scolopendria, Bossiaea rupicola, Bossiaea peduncularis, Bossiaea bracteosa, Bossiaea obcordata, Bossiaea eriocarpa, Bossiaea scortechinii, Bossiaea ornata, Bossiaea rosmarinifolia, Bossiaea armitii, Bossiaea neo-anglica, Bossiaea preissii, Bossiaea concinna, Bossiaea arenicola, Bossiaea cucullata, Bossiaea halophila, Bossiaea modesta, Bossiaea oxyclada, Bossiaea praetermissa, Bossiaea vombata, Bossiaea arcuata, Bossiaea atrata, Bossiaea aurantiaca, Bossiaea barbarae, Bossiaea barrettiorum,

Species in the Fabaceae family