Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(I): 260 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187799
Common Names
- Jacksonia Foliosa
- Leafy Jacksonia
- Leafy Dogwood
Synonyms
- Piptomeris foliosa (Turcz.) Greene [valid]
Description
Jacksonia foliosa (also called Leafy Jacksonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodland, heath and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia foliosa is a shrub that is native to Australia and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has bright yellow flowers and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for low-maintenance landscaping. It can also be used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacksonia foliosa has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia foliosa is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Jacksonia foliosa
Jacksonia foliosa is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Jacksonia foliosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia foliosa?
Jacksonia foliosa
What is the common name of Jacksonia foliosa?
Leafy jacksonia
What is the natural habitat of Jacksonia foliosa?
Dry open forests and 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