Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 166 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188335
Common Names
- Bossiaea
- Bossiaea Bracteosa
- Bracteosa
Description
Bossiaea bracteosa (also called Bracteose Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to Australia, found in the south-east of New South Wales and is common in open forest and woodland. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gompholobium knightianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak and shelter for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bossiaea bracteosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea bracteosa is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Bossiaea bracteosa
Bossiaea bracteosa is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.
Bossiaea bracteosa FAQ
What is the common name of Gompholobium knightianum?
Knight's Gompholobium
What is the natural habitat of Gompholobium knightianum?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
What are the flower characteristics of Gompholobium knightianum?
The flowers are yellow and have five petals
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