Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
oleoides
ID:
570213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burch. ex DC.) Toelken

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 10: 59 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569545



Common Names

  • Boscia oleoides
  • Oleoides Sedge
  • Oleoides Boscia


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Synonyms

  • Niebuhria oleoides DC. [unknown]
  • Capparis clutiifolia Burch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Capparis coriacea Burch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Capparis oleoides Burch. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Boscia oleoides (also called olive-leaved 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 oleoides 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 oleoides 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 oleoides 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 oleoides

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

Boscia oleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boscia oleoides?

Boscia oleoides

What is the common name of Boscia oleoides?

Olive-like Boscia

What is the natural habitat of Boscia oleoides?

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-2680339: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William John Burchell (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burch.' in the authors string.
Hellmut R. Toelken (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toelken' in the authors string.