Bowdichia — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Bowdichia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
Bowdichia nitida
Bowdichia nitida
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Medicinal
Bowdichia virgilioides
Bowdichia virgilioides
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a sunny position. Found in the wild mainly on well-drained soils, it can succeed in both dry and poor conditions. Established plants are drought tolerant.
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