Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linophylla
ID:
185840

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.4: 268 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185169

Common Names

  • Showy Bossiaea
  • Showy Bush Pea
  • Narrow-leaved Bossiaea

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Synonyms

  • Platylobium linifolium Czerw. & Warsc. [illegitimate]
  • Bossiaea linophylla aurantiaca Regel [valid]
  • Bossiaea linophylla splendens Regel [valid]

Description

Bossiaea linophylla (also called Linear-leaved Bossiaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and a woody root system. It is native to Australia, and grows in dry woodlands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea linophylla is used as a food crop and forage crop. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bossiaea linophylla has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea linophylla is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bossiaea linophylla

Bossiaea linophylla can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, from Shark Bay to Esperance.

Bossiaea linophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea linophylla?

Bossiaea linophylla

What is the common name of Bossiaea linophylla?

Linear-leaved Bossiaea

What is the natural habitat of Bossiaea linophylla?

It is found in dry, open woodlands and grassy areas

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