Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
188344

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag.36: t. 1493 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187673

Common Names

  • Bossiaea
  • Bossiaea prostrata
  • Prostrate Bossiaea

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Synonyms

  • Bossiaea humilis Meisn. [valid]
  • Bossiaea linnaeoides G.Don [unknown]

Description

Bossiaea prostrata (also called Prostrate Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a prostrate habit. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bossiaea prostrata has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea prostrata is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bossiaea prostrata

Bossiaea prostrata is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas such as the Stirling Range, Porongurup Range and Fitzgerald River National Park.

Bossiaea prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea prostrata?

Bossiaea prostrata

What type of plant is Bossiaea prostrata?

Herb

Where is Bossiaea prostrata found?

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