Bossiaea laxa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Ross
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Muelleria23: 67 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569660
Common Names
- Bossiaea laxa
- Lax Bossiaea
- Lax Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bossiaea laxa (also called Loose Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in wet forests, swamps, and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Bossiaea laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bossiaea laxa has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea laxa is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be found in sandy soils in open woodlands and heathlands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Bossiaea laxa
Bossiaea laxa is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the Great Southern region.
Bossiaea laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bossiaea laxa?
Bossiaea laxa
What is the common name of Bossiaea laxa?
Slender Bossiaea
Where is Bossiaea laxa native to?
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
James Henderson Ross (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Ross' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77073686-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Bossiaea laxa J.H.Ross: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.