Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
halophila
ID:
194563

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Ross

Source:
ildis

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Muelleria11: 5 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193892

Common Names

  • Bossiaea halophila
  • Halophila bossiaea
  • Bossiaea halophila

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Description

Bossiaea halophila (also called Salt Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Australia. It has small, round leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils, in salt marshes, and in areas with high salinity.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea halophila is used as an ornamental plant, for fodder, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bossiaea halophila is yellow in color and has a typical pea-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea halophila is a perennial shrub that grows in sandy soils. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Bossiaea halophila

Bossiaea halophila is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Bossiaea halophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea halophila?

Bossiaea halophila

What is the common name of Bossiaea halophila?

Salt-bush Bossiaea

What type of plant is Bossiaea halophila?

Shrub

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