Bossiaea moylei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Keighery
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
W. Austral. Naturalist31: 100 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443613
Common Names
- Bossiaea moylei
- Bossiaea obovata
- Bossiaea prostrata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bossiaea moylei (also called Moyle's Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bossiaea moylei is used as a traditional medicine in South America, as well as for ornamental purposes. It is also used as a food source and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bossiaea moylei has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard, shiny coating. The seedlings are small, with thin, spindly stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea moylei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Bossiaea moylei
Bossiaea moylei can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Bossiaea moylei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bossiaea moylei?
Bossiaea moylei
What are the common names of Bossiaea moylei?
Common names of Bossiaea moylei include Moyle's Bossiaea and Moyle's Pea.
Where is Bossiaea moylei native to?
Bossiaea moylei 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
References
Gregory John Keighery (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keighery' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Bossiaea moylei Keighery: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.