Status:
valid
Authors:
Chappill
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.20: 598 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509601
Common Names
- Jacksonia dendrospinosa
- Dendrospinosa Jacksonia
- Jacksonia
Description
Jacksonia dendrospinosa (also called Spiny 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 sandplains, heathlands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia dendrospinosa is used as a food source for livestock, as a source of timber, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jacksonia dendrospinosa are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia dendrospinosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Jacksonia dendrospinosa
Jacksonia dendrospinosa can be found in Madagascar.
Jacksonia dendrospinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia dendrospinosa?
Jacksonia dendrospinosa
What type of plant is Jacksonia dendrospinosa?
It is a shrub
Where is Jacksonia dendrospinosa found?
It is found in 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