Status:
valid
Authors:
Crisp & J.R.Wheeler
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia5: 168 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188008
Common Names
- Jacksonia condensata
- Condensed Jacksonia
- Dense-flowered Jacksonia
Synonyms
- Piptomeris capitata (Benth.) Greene [unknown]
- Jacksonia capitata rigida E.Pritz. [unknown]
- Jacksonia capitata Meisn. [illegitimate]
Description
Jacksonia condensata (also called Condensed Jacksonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats including heathlands, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia condensata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacksonia condensata has yellow flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. Its seedlings have small, round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia condensata is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Jacksonia condensata
Jacksonia condensata can be found in Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland.
Jacksonia condensata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia condensata?
Jacksonia condensata
What is the common name of Jacksonia condensata?
Condensed Jacksonia
What is the typical habitat of Jacksonia condensata?
It is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands
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