Bossiaea saxosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Ross
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Muelleria23: 129 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569677
Common Names
- Bossiaea saxosa
- Saxose Bossiaea
- Saxose Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bossiaea saxosa (also called Scrubby Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 metres in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is found in heathland and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bossiaea saxosa 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 saxosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea saxosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist.
Where to Find Bossiaea saxosa
Bossiaea saxosa is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the Great Southern region.
Bossiaea saxosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bossiaea saxosa?
Bossiaea saxosa
What is the common name of Bossiaea saxosa?
Scrubby Bossiaea
What type of habitat does Bossiaea saxosa 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
References
James Henderson Ross (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Ross' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77073696-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Bossiaea saxosa J.H.Ross: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.