Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Gardner
Source:
ildis
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Woods Forests Dept. Western Australis32: 54 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188406
Common Names
- Silver Jacksonia
- Jacksonia argentea
- Silver Bush-pea
Description
Jacksonia argentea (also called Silver Jacksonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia argentea is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacksonia argentea has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia argentea is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Jacksonia argentea
Jacksonia argentea is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Jacksonia argentea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia argentea?
Jacksonia argentea
What type of plant is Jacksonia argentea?
Shrub
Where is Jacksonia argentea found?
Western 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