Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
570149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1933: 488 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569481



Common Names

  • Boschia oblongifolia
  • Oblong-Leaved Sedge
  • Oblong-Leaved Boschia


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Description

Boschia oblongifolia (also called African broom, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with small, yellow flowers and oblong leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Boschia oblongifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boschia oblongifolia is a small, 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 oblongifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA Zones 8-10. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while cuttings can be taken in the summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Boschia oblongifolia

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

Boschia oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boschia oblongifolia?

Boschia oblongifolia

What is the common name of Boschia oblongifolia?

Oblong-leaved Boschia

What is the natural habitat of Boschia oblongifolia?

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,

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