Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cucullata
ID:
194562

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Ross

Source:
ildis

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Muelleria11: 8 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193891

Common Names

  • Bossiaea cucullata
  • Cucullata bossiaea
  • Bossiaea cucullata

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Description

Bossiaea cucullata (also called 'Cup-shaped Bossiaea', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a single stem and a rounded habit. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea cucullata 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 cucullata 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 cucullata 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 cucullata

Bossiaea cucullata is native to Australia.

Bossiaea cucullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea cucullata?

Bossiaea cucullata

What is the common name of Bossiaea cucullata?

Hooded Bossiaea

What is the natural habitat of Bossiaea cucullata?

Dry sclerophyll forests and 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