Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 58: 428 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569605
Common Names
- Common Bosistoa
- Selwynii Bosistoa
- Selwynii Bosistoa
Description
Bosistoa selwynii (also called Selwyn's Bosistoa, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bosistoa selwynii 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 flowers of Bosistoa selwynii are small, yellow-green and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bosistoa selwynii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will benefit from regular watering. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Bosistoa selwynii
Bosistoa selwynii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Bosistoa selwynii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bosistoa selwynii?
Bosistoa selwynii
What is the common name of Bosistoa selwynii?
Selwyn's Bosistoa
What is the family of Bosistoa selwynii?
Cyperaceae
Species in the Bosistoa genus
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Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,