Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
570146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 502 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569478



Common Names

  • Boschia grandiflora
  • Large-Flowered Sedge
  • Large-Flowered Boschia


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Synonyms

  • Durio grandiflorus (Mast.) Kosterm. & Soegeng [unknown]

Description

Boschia grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Boschia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall. It has small, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Boschia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to provide shelter and shade to other plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boschia grandiflora is a large, yellow-green, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are slender, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boschia grandiflora is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Boschia grandiflora

Boschia grandiflora is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Boschia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boschia grandiflora?

Boschia grandiflora

What is the common name of Boschia grandiflora?

Large-flowered Boschia

What is the natural habitat of Boschia grandiflora?

Dry open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References