Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
mazzocchii
ID:
570207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chiov.) Fici & Kers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Giorn. Bot. Ital. 125: 217. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569539



Common Names

  • Boscia mazzocchii
  • Mazzocchi's Sedge
  • Mazzocchi's Boscia


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Synonyms

  • Maerua mazzocchii Chiov. [unknown]
  • Boscia tomentella Chiov. [unknown]
  • Capparis mazzocchii Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Boscia mazzocchii (also called Mazzocchi's boscia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with small, yellow flowers and oblong leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Boscia mazzocchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Boscia mazzocchii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boscia mazzocchii is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Boscia mazzocchii

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

Boscia mazzocchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boscia mazzocchii?

Boscia mazzocchii

What is the common name of Boscia mazzocchii?

Mazzocchii Boscia

What is the natural habitat of Boscia mazzocchii?

Dry woodlands and thickets

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2680333: Based on the initial data import
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
Lars Erik Kers (1931-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kers' in the authors string.
S. Fici: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fici' in the authors string.