Status:
valid
Authors:
Chappill
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.20: 559 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509624
Common Names
- Jacksonia rubra
- Red Jacksonia
- Red Bushy-head
Description
Jacksonia rubra (also called Red Jacksonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests. It is an annual herb with small yellow flowers and a spreading habit.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia rubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jacksonia rubra 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 rubra is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to inland areas. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained rooting medium.
Where to Find Jacksonia rubra
Jacksonia rubra is native to the rainforests of Queensland, Australia. It can be found in the Daintree Rainforest and other areas of tropical rainforest.
Jacksonia rubra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia rubra?
Jacksonia rubra
What type of plant is Jacksonia rubra?
Shrub
What are the common names of Jacksonia rubra?
Red bush-pea, Red bush-pea, Red bush-pea, Red bush-pea, Red bush-pea, Red bush-pea, Red 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