Status:
valid
Authors:
Chappill
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.20: 614 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509598
Common Names
- Jacksonia calcicola
- Calcicola Jacksonia
- Jacksonia
Synonyms
- Jacksonia sericea robusta Benth. [unknown]
Description
Jacksonia calcicola (also called Limestone Jacksonia, among many other common names) is an erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Western Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including limestone outcrops, heathlands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacksonia calcicola has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia calcicola is a perennial plant native to Madagascar. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant that grows to a height of about 12 inches (30 cm). It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Jacksonia calcicola
Jacksonia calcicola can be found in Madagascar.
Jacksonia calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia calcicola?
Jacksonia calcicola
What is the common name of Jacksonia calcicola?
Calcicola Jacksonia
What is the natural habitat of Jacksonia calcicola?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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