Scientific Name: Bossiaea heterophylla

Common Name: variable bossia

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Fabaceae

Threatened Species Status: Endangered

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: Semi-prostrate to erect shrub.

Flowers: Pea flowers, yellow with a red flare, flushed pink on the back.

Fruit: Seed pod

Municipality
No data available for this species
Plant Communities
Coastal VegetationHeath
Habitat Notes

Only known on the north coast.

General Notes

Susceptible to Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
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  • Seed Collecting Month
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  • Sowing Month
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  • Cutting Month
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Propagation Method

Seed Information