Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zarae
ID:
1332428

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.L.Barrett

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia26: 60 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344882





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Description

Bossiaea zarae (also called Zara's bossiaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a single stem, pinnate leaves, and yellow flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Bossiaea zarae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bossiaea zarae has yellow flowers with a red centre and a curved style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two small cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bossiaea zarae can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Bossiaea zarae

Bossiaea zarae is found in the dry sclerophyll forests of Australia.

Bossiaea zarae FAQ

What are the characteristics of Bossiaea zarae?

Bossiaea zarae is an erect, perennial herb with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.

What is the habitat of Bossiaea zarae?

Bossiaea zarae is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

What is the distribution of Bossiaea zarae?

Bossiaea zarae is native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Southeast Asia.

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

Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.