Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 55 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187794
Common Names
- Odontoclada Jacksonia
- Odontoclada Bush Pea
- Odontoclada Pea
Synonyms
- Piptomeris odontoclada (F.Muell. ex Benth.) Greene [valid]
Description
Jacksonia odontoclada (also called Tooth-leaved 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 odontoclada is used for ornamental purposes, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacksonia odontoclada 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 odontoclada is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought and frost. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Jacksonia odontoclada
Jacksonia odontoclada is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Jacksonia odontoclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia odontoclada?
Jacksonia odontoclada
What is the common name of Jacksonia odontoclada?
Tooth-clawed jacksonia
What is the natural habitat of Jacksonia odontoclada?
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