Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
188499

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.4: 266 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187828



Common Names

  • Rufa Bossiaea
  • Rufa Bush Pea
  • Rufa Pea


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Synonyms

  • Bossiaea paucifolia Benth. ex Lindl. [valid]
  • Bossiaea rufa virgata (Hook.) Benth. [valid]
  • Bossiaea virgata Hook. [valid]
  • Bossiaea rufa normalis Benth. [invalid]

Description

Bossiaea rufa (also called Red Bossiaea, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub with bright green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea rufa is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bossiaea rufa has yellow flowers with a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea rufa is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before planting.

Where to Find Bossiaea rufa

Bossiaea rufa is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Bossiaea rufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bossiaea rufa?

Bossiaea rufa

What type of plant is Bossiaea rufa?

Bossiaea rufa is a shrub

Where is Bossiaea rufa found?

Bossiaea rufa is found in 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