Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bossiaeoides
ID:
188473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Court

Source:
ildis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Muelleria2: 139 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187802

Common Names

  • Bossiaea Bossiaeoides
  • Bossiaea-Like Bossiaea
  • Bossiaea-Like Pea

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Synonyms

  • Acacia bossiaeoides A.Cunn. ex Benth. [valid]

Description

Bossiaea bossiaeoides (also called Bossiaea-like Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodland, heath and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea bossiaeoides is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bossiaea bossiaeoides has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea bossiaeoides is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Bossiaea bossiaeoides

Bossiaea bossiaeoides is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Bossiaea bossiaeoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea bossiaeoides?

Bossiaea bossiaeoides

What is the common name of Bossiaea bossiaeoides?

Bossiaea-like bossiaea

What is the natural habitat of Bossiaea bossiaeoides?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
Arthur Bertram Court (1927-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Court' in the authors string.