Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
189080

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
S. Sci. Rec.3: 1 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188409

Common Names

  • Scortechini's Bossiaea
  • Scortechini's Bush-pea
  • Bossiaea scortechinii

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Description

Bossiaea scortechinii (also called Scortechini's Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea scortechinii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bossiaea scortechinii has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea scortechinii is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Bossiaea scortechinii

Bossiaea scortechinii is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Bossiaea scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea scortechinii?

Bossiaea scortechinii

What type of plant is Bossiaea scortechinii?

Shrub

Where is Bossiaea scortechinii found?

Western 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