Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales6: 791 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188170
Common Names
- Stackhousii Jacksonia
- Stackhousii-leaved Jacksonia
- Stackhousii-leaf Jacksonia
Synonyms
- Piptomeris stackhousei (F.Muell.) Greene [unknown]
Description
Jacksonia stackhousii (also called Stackhouse's Jacksonia, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby, perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia stackhousii is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacksonia stackhousii has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia stackhousii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, collect the seed pods when they are ripe and sow them in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Jacksonia stackhousii
Jacksonia stackhousii can be found in the south-west corner of Western Australia, in the area between Perth and Albany.
Jacksonia stackhousii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia stackhousii?
Jacksonia stackhousii
What is the common name of Jacksonia stackhousii?
Stackhousia
Where is Jacksonia stackhousii found?
Jacksonia stackhousii is found in 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