Status:
valid
Authors:
Chappill
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.20: 526 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509613
Common Names
- Jacksonia lateritica
- Lateritica Jacksonia
- Jacksonia
Description
Jacksonia lateritica (also called Laterite 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 laterite outcrops, heathlands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia lateritica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jacksonia lateritica 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 lateritica 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 lateritica
Jacksonia lateritica is native to Australia and can be found in temperate regions.
Jacksonia lateritica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia lateritica?
Jacksonia lateritica
What type of plant is Jacksonia lateritica?
Shrub
What are the common names of Jacksonia lateritica?
Lateritic bush-pea, Lateritic bush-pea, Lateritic bush-pea, Lateritic bush-pea, Lateritic bush-pea, Lateritic bush-pea, Lateritic bush-pea
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