Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phylloclada
ID:
570339

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria3: 52 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569671

Common Names

  • Bossiaea phylloclada
  • Phylloclada Bossiaea
  • Phylloclada Pea

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Description

Bossiaea phylloclada (also called Bossiaea phylloclados, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub with a height of 0.5 to 1 meter. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in humid forests, thickets, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea phylloclada is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, as an astringent, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food preservative and for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bossiaea phylloclada is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea phylloclada is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be found in sandy soils in open woodlands and heathlands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Bossiaea phylloclada

Bossiaea phylloclada is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the Great Southern region.

Bossiaea phylloclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea phylloclada?

Bossiaea phylloclada

What is the common name of Bossiaea phylloclada?

Fern-leaved Bossiaea

What type of habitat does Bossiaea phylloclada prefer?

Dry, open 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