Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medicinalis
ID:
570268

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) T.G.Hartley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 58: 431 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569600



Common Names

  • Common Bosistoa
  • Medicinal Bosistoa
  • Medicinal Bosistoa


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Synonyms

  • Melicope pagetii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Pagetia dietrichiae Domin [unknown]
  • Pagetia monostylis F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Bosistoa medicinalis (also called Medicinal Bosistoa, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bosistoa medicinalis is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, as an astringent, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food preservative and for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bosistoa medicinalis are small, yellow-green and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bosistoa medicinalis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will benefit from regular watering. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bosistoa medicinalis

Bosistoa medicinalis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Bosistoa medicinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bosistoa medicinalis?

Bosistoa medicinalis

What is the common name of Bosistoa medicinalis?

Medicinal Bosistoa

What is the family of Bosistoa medicinalis?

Cyperaceae

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2680392: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.