Bossiaea barrettiorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Ross
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Muelleria23: 115 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569636
Common Names
- Common Bossiaea
- Barrettiorum Bossiaea
- Barrettiorum Bossiaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bossiaea barrettiorum (also called Barrett's Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in wet forests, swamps, and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Bossiaea barrettiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bossiaea barrettiorum is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea barrettiorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will benefit from regular watering. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Bossiaea barrettiorum
Bossiaea barrettiorum can be found in Australia.
Bossiaea barrettiorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bossiaea barrettiorum?
Bossiaea barrettiorum
What is the common name of Bossiaea barrettiorum?
Barrett's Bossiaea
What type of habitat does Bossiaea barrettiorum prefer?
Dry, open woodland
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
References
James Henderson Ross (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Ross' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77073695-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Bossiaea barrettiorum J.H.Ross: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.