Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
amherstiana
ID:
570257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 716 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569589



Common Names

  • Common Bosea
  • Amherstiana Bosea
  • Amherstiana Bosea


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Synonyms

  • Rodetia amherstiana Moq. [unknown]

Description

Bosea amherstiana (also called Amherst's Bosea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall. It has small, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bosea amherstiana 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 Bosea amherstiana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Bosea amherstiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Bosea amherstiana

Bosea amherstiana is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Bosea amherstiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bosea amherstiana?

Bosea amherstiana

What is the common name of Bosea amherstiana?

Amherst's Bosea

What is the family of Bosea amherstiana?

Cyperaceae

Species in the Bosea genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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