Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modesta
ID:
194565

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Ross

Source:
ildis

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Muelleria8: 218 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193894

Common Names

  • Bossiaea modesta
  • Modesta bossiaea
  • Bossiaea modesta

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Description

Bossiaea modesta (also called Common Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, round leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea modesta 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 modesta 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 modesta 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 modesta

Bossiaea modesta is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Bossiaea modesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea modesta?

Bossiaea modesta

What is the common name of Bossiaea modesta?

Modest Bossiaea

What type of plant is Bossiaea modesta?

Shrub

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