Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Fitzg.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. Western Australia3: 149 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187638
Common Names
- Jacksonia
- Jacksonia aculeata
- Spiny Jacksonia
Description
Jacksonia aculeata (also called Prickly Jacksonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia aculeata is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacksonia aculeata has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia aculeata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Jacksonia aculeata
Jacksonia aculeata is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in countries such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Jacksonia aculeata FAQ
What is the common name of Jacksonia aculeata?
Spiny Jacksonia
What is the natural habitat of Jacksonia aculeata?
Dry forests and savannas
What is the growth habit of Jacksonia aculeata?
It is a small to medium-sized shrub
Species in the Jacksonia genus
Jacksonia compressa,
Jacksonia floribunda,
Jacksonia furcellata,
Jacksonia scoparia,
Jacksonia sericea,
Jacksonia sternbergiana,
Jacksonia scoparia,
Jacksonia eremodendron,
Jacksonia aculeata,
Jacksonia lehmannii,
Jacksonia angulata,
Jacksonia odontoclada,
Jacksonia foliosa,
Jacksonia horrida,
Jacksonia rhadinoclada,
Jacksonia hakeoides,
Jacksonia dilatata,
Jacksonia calycina,
Jacksonia condensata,
Jacksonia thesioides,
Jacksonia grevilleoides,
Jacksonia nematoclada,
Jacksonia racemosa,
Jacksonia stackhousii,
Jacksonia velutina,
Jacksonia forrestii,
Jacksonia argentea,
Jacksonia vernicosa,
Jacksonia alata,
Jacksonia macrocalyx,
Jacksonia spinosa,
Jacksonia ramosissima,
Jacksonia capitata,
Jacksonia fasciculata,
Jacksonia rhadinoclona,
Jacksonia acicularis,
Jacksonia anthoclada,
Jacksonia arenicola,
Jacksonia arida,
Jacksonia arnhemica,
Jacksonia calcicola,
Jacksonia chappilliae,
Jacksonia debilis,
Jacksonia dendrospinosa,
Jacksonia divisa,
Jacksonia effusa,
Jacksonia elongata,
Jacksonia epiphyllum,
Jacksonia flexuosa,
Jacksonia gracillima,
Species in the Fabaceae family