Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
preissii
ID:
189259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
J.G.C.Lehmann, Pl. Preiss.1: 82 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188588

Common Names

  • Bossiaea preissii
  • Preiss's Bossiaea
  • Preiss Bossiaea

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Synonyms

  • Bossiaea rigida Turcz. [valid]

Description

Bossiaea preissii (also called Preiss's bossiaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea preissii is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bossiaea preissii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea preissii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the garden. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of around 10cm in length and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and place in a potting mix. Keep moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Bossiaea preissii

Bossiaea preissii is native to Australia.

Bossiaea preissii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea preissii?

Bossiaea preissii

What is the common name of Bossiaea preissii?

Preiss' Bossiaea

What is the natural habitat of Bossiaea preissii?

It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths in 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