Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
T.L.Mitchell, J. Exped. Trop. Australia: 258 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188651
Common Names
- Jacksonia ramosissima
- Ramosissima Jacksonia
- Jacksonia Ramosissima
Synonyms
- Piptomeris ramosissima (Benth.) Greene [valid]
Description
Jacksonia ramosissima (also called 'Branch-Leaf Jacksonia' and 'Branch-Leafed Jacksonia', among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow, pea-shaped flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland and open forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jacksonia ramosissima is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is small and brown in colour. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia ramosissima is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate both drought and frost and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Jacksonia ramosissima
Jacksonia ramosissima is native to Western Australia. It can be found in open woodlands and along creek beds.
Jacksonia ramosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia ramosissima?
Jacksonia ramosissima
What is the family of Jacksonia ramosissima?
Fabaceae
Where is Jacksonia ramosissima found?
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