Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptacantha
ID:
188637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pritz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.35: 263 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187966

Common Names

  • Bossiaea leptacantha
  • Leptacantha Bossiaea
  • Bossiaea Leptacantha

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Description

Bossiaea leptacantha (also called slender-spined bossiaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is often found in areas of low fertility. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow or white. It produces pods containing edible seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea leptacantha is a shrub that is used as a food source for native animals, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bossiaea leptacantha are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea leptacantha is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Bossiaea leptacantha

Bossiaea leptacantha is native to Australia and can be found in the eastern states of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Bossiaea leptacantha FAQ

What are the common uses of Bossiaea leptacantha?

Bossiaea leptacantha is commonly used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

What is the scientific classification of Bossiaea leptacantha?

Bossiaea leptacantha belongs to the Fabaceae family and the Bossiaea genus.

What is the native habitat of Bossiaea leptacantha?

Bossiaea leptacantha is 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