Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
185870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
S.L.Endlicher & al., Enum. Pl. Hügel: 31 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185199

Common Names

  • Silky Jacksonia
  • Silky Dogwood
  • Silky Dogwood-bush

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Synonyms

  • Jacksonia gracilis Meisn. [valid]
  • Piptomeris sericea (Benth.) Greene [valid]
  • Jacksonia sternbergiana puberula Meisn. [valid]

Description

Jacksonia sericea (also called Silky Jacksonia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Jacksonia sericea is used as a food crop and forage crop. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacksonia sericea has yellow, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacksonia sericea is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Jacksonia sericea

Jacksonia sericea is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west corner of the country, in areas with sandy soils.

Jacksonia sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacksonia sericea?

Jacksonia sericea

What is the common name of Jacksonia sericea?

Silky Jacksonia

What is the natural habitat of Jacksonia sericea?

Open woodlands and heathlands

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