Bossiaea decumbens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fragm.1: 9 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569647
Common Names
- Bossiaea decumbens
- Spreading Bossiaea
- Trailing Bossiaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bossiaea decumbens (also called Spreading Bossiaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in wet forests, swamps, and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Bossiaea decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bossiaea decumbens has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bossiaea decumbens 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 Bossiaea decumbens
Bossiaea decumbens can be found in Australia.
Bossiaea decumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bossiaea decumbens?
Bossiaea decumbens
What is the common name of Bossiaea decumbens?
Sprawling Bossiaea
Where is Bossiaea decumbens native to?
Australia
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
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:482052-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Bossiaea decumbens F.Muell.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.