Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
189158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
S.L.Endlicher & al., Enum. Pl. Hügel: 30 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188487

Common Names

  • Winged Jacksonia
  • Winged Wattle
  • Winged Bush

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Synonyms

  • Piptomeris alata (Benth.) Greene [valid]
  • Jacksonia alata flexuosa Meisn. [valid]

Description

Jacksonia alata (also called Winged jacksonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with an upright habit and winged foliage. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Jacksonia alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Jacksonia alata are yellow, about 1 cm in diameter and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacksonia alata is best propagated from seed. Collect the seed in late summer or early autumn and sow it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the seed in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The seed should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Jacksonia alata

Jacksonia alata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.

Jacksonia alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacksonia alata?

Jacksonia alata

What is the common name of Jacksonia alata?

Winged Jacksonia

Where is Jacksonia alata found?

It is found in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia

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

References