Bossiaea buxifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
B.Field, Geogr. Mem. New South Wales: 348 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188155
Common Names
- Bossiaea buxifolia
- Box-leaved Hop-bush
- Box-leaved Bossiaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bossiaea buxifolia (also called Box-leaved Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby, perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bossiaea buxifolia is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bossiaea buxifolia is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea buxifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Bossiaea buxifolia
Bossiaea buxifolia can be found in the south-west corner of Western Australia, in the area between Perth and Albany.
Bossiaea buxifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bossiaea buxifolia?
Bossiaea buxifolia
What is the common name of Bossiaea buxifolia?
Box-leaved Bossiaea
Where is Bossiaea buxifolia found?
Bossiaea buxifolia is found in eastern Australia.
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
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Bossiaea buxifolia A.Cunn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.