Bosistoa transversa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Bailey & C.T.White
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Dept. Agric. Queensland 19: 6 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569606
Common Names
- Common Bosistoa
- Transversa Bosistoa
- Transversa Bosistoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bosistoa transversa (also called Transverse 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 transversa 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 transversa 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bosistoa transversa 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 transversa
Bosistoa transversa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Bosistoa transversa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bosistoa transversa?
Bosistoa transversa
What is the common name of Bosistoa transversa?
Transverse Bosistoa
What is the natural habitat of Bosistoa transversa?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Bosistoa genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2680399: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
John Frederick Bailey (1866-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Bailey' in the authors string.