Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
B.Field, Geogr. Mem. New South Wales: 347 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185165
Common Names
- Bossiaea foliosa
- Leafy Bossiaea
- Foliosa Bossiaea
Description
Bossiaea foliosa (also called Leafy Bossiaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and a woody root system. It is native to Australia, and grows in dry woodlands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Bossiaea foliosa is used as a food crop and forage crop. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bossiaea foliosa has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea foliosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bossiaea foliosa
Bossiaea foliosa can be found in Australia.
Bossiaea foliosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bossiaea foliosa?
Bossiaea foliosa
What is the common name of Bossiaea foliosa?
Leafy Bossiaea
What is the natural habitat of Bossiaea foliosa?
It is found in dry, open woodlands and grassy areas
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