Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
188847

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.4: 266 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188176

Common Names

  • Bossiaea Cinerea
  • Cinerea Bossiaea
  • Grey Bossiaea

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Synonyms

  • Bossiaea coccinea Bonpl. [valid]
  • Bossiaea cordifolia Sweet [valid]
  • Bossiaea cinerea tenuicaulis (Graham) J.M.Black [valid]
  • Bossiaea tenuicaulis Graham [valid]

Description

Bossiaea cinerea (also called Ashy 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 cinerea 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

Bossiaea cinerea has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea cinerea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, collect the seed pods when they are ripe and sow them in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Bossiaea cinerea

Bossiaea cinerea can be found in the south-west corner of Western Australia, in the area between Perth and Albany.

Bossiaea cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea cinerea?

Bossiaea cinerea

What is the common name of Bossiaea cinerea?

Ashen Bossiaea

Where is Bossiaea cinerea found?

Bossiaea cinerea 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