Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinescens
ID:
1057789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
J.G.C.Lehmann, Pl. Preiss.1: 82 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057127



Common Names

  • Bossiaea spinescens
  • Spiny Bossiaea
  • Spiny Bush Pea


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Description

Bossiaea spinescens (also called Spiny Bossiaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a short stem, with leaves that are usually arranged in pairs. The flowers are yellow and have four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea spinescens is used as a source of firewood and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bossiaea spinescens are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea spinescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Bossiaea spinescens

Bossiaea spinescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and 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