Bossiaea praetermissa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Ross
Source:
ildis
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Muelleria8: 216 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193896
Common Names
- Bossiaea praetermissa
- Praetermissa bossiaea
- Bossiaea praetermissa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bossiaea praetermissa (also called Slender 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 praetermissa 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 praetermissa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea praetermissa 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 praetermissa
Bossiaea praetermissa is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Bossiaea praetermissa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bossiaea praetermissa?
Bossiaea praetermissa
What is the common name of Bossiaea praetermissa?
Missed Bossiaea
What is the natural habitat of Bossiaea praetermissa?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in eastern 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
James Henderson Ross (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Ross' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Bossiaea praetermissa J.H.Ross: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.