Bossiaea webbii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Chem. & Druggist Australas.5: 65 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187683
Common Names
- Webb's Bossiaea
- Webb's Bush Pea
- Webb's Bitter Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bossiaea webbii (also called Webb's Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bossiaea webbii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bossiaea webbii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea webbii is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Bossiaea webbii
Bossiaea webbii is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas such as the Stirling Range, Porongurup Range and Fitzgerald River National Park.
Bossiaea webbii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bossiaea webbii?
Bossiaea webbii
What type of plant is Bossiaea webbii?
Herb
Where is Bossiaea webbii 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
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Bossiaea webbii F.Muell.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.