Bracteolaria racemosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
1057956
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Flora24(2): 658 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057294
Common Names
- Bracteolaria racemosa
- Racemosa Bracteolaria
- Bracteolaria
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Bracteolaria racemosa (also called Bracteolaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bracteolaria racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used in carpentry and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bracteolaria racemosa is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Bracteolaria racemosa can be found in Central and South America.
Species in the Bracteolaria genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Bracteolaria racemosa Hochst.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.