Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ornata
ID:
189127

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 158 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188456

Common Names

  • Bossiaea ornata
  • Ornate Bossiaea
  • Ornate Bossiaea Pea

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Synonyms

  • Lalage acuminata Meisn. [valid]
  • Lalage stipularis Meisn. [valid]
  • Lalage hoveifolia Lindl. [valid]
  • Bossiaea lalagoides F.Muell. [valid]
  • Lalage ornata Lindl. [valid]

Description

Bossiaea ornata (also called Ornate Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Western Australia. It has small, yellow-green leaves and small, pea-like flowers. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea ornata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bossiaea ornata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea ornata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bossiaea ornata

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

Bossiaea ornata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea ornata?

Bossiaea ornata

What is the common name of Bossiaea ornata?

Showy Bossiaea

What is the natural habitat of Bossiaea ornata?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed 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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.