Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fragm.10: 50 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188113
Common Names
- Jacksonia nematoclada
- Thread-climbing Jacksonia
- Thread-climbing Dogwood
Synonyms
- Jacksonia hemisericea D.A.Herb. [valid]
- Piptomeris nematoclada (F.Muell.) Greene [valid]
Description
Jacksonia nematoclada (also called Threaded Jacksonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in eastern Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. It is drought tolerant and grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia nematoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jacksonia nematoclada are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia nematoclada is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, J. nematoclada can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Jacksonia nematoclada
Jacksonia nematoclada is native to Australia.
Jacksonia nematoclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia nematoclada?
Jacksonia nematoclada
What is the common name of Jacksonia nematoclada?
Thread-leaved Jacksonia
What is the natural habitat of Jacksonia nematoclada?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heath in south-eastern 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