Status:
valid
Authors:
A.T.Lee
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Telopea2: 215 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188033
Common Names
- Bossiaea
- Oligosperma Bossiaea
- Small-seeded Bossiaea
Description
Bossiaea oligosperma (also called Small-seeded Bossiaea, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along watercourses.
Uses & Benefits
Bossiaea oligosperma is used as a medicinal plant in some areas and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bossiaea oligosperma has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have trifoliate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea oligosperma is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Bossiaea oligosperma
Bossiaea oligosperma is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Bossiaea oligosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bossiaea oligosperma?
Bossiaea oligosperma
What is the common name of Bossiaea oligosperma?
Small-seeded Bossiaea
What is the natural habitat of Bossiaea oligosperma?
Open forest and woodland
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