Status:
valid
Authors:
(Labill.) R.Br. ex Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
A.Rees, Cycl.18: n.° 2 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188607
Common Names
- Jacksonia spinosa
- Spiny Jack
- Spiny Dogwood
Synonyms
- Gompholobium spinosum Labill. [valid]
- Piptomeris spinosa (Labill.) Greene [valid]
- Jacksonia horrida tenuis Benth. [unknown]
Description
Jacksonia spinosa (also called Spinosa jacksonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia spinosa is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacksonia spinosa has small yellow flowers. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia spinosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Jacksonia spinosa
Jacksonia spinosa is native to Western Australia. It can be found in open woodlands and along creek beds.
Jacksonia spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia spinosa?
Jacksonia spinosa
What type of plant is Jacksonia spinosa?
It is a shrub
Where is Jacksonia spinosa found?
It is found in 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