Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(I): 285 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188114
Common Names
- Bossiaea divaricata
- Spreading Hop-bush
- Spreading Bossiaea
Description
Bossiaea divaricata (also called Divaricate Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in eastern Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. It is drought tolerant and grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Bossiaea divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bossiaea divaricata are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea divaricata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, B. divaricata can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Bossiaea divaricata
Bossiaea divaricata is native to Australia.
Bossiaea divaricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bossiaea divaricata?
Bossiaea divaricata
What is the common name of Bossiaea divaricata?
Spreading Bossiaea
What is the natural habitat of Bossiaea divaricata?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heath in south-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