Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
188857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 60 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188186

Common Names

  • Jacksonia
  • Velvet Jacksonia
  • Jacksonia velutina

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Synonyms

  • Piptomeris velutina (Benth.) Greene [valid]

Description

Jacksonia velutina (also called Velvet Jacksonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry areas, such as in rocky outcrops and on hillsides. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Jacksonia velutina 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 velutina 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacksonia velutina 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 velutina

Jacksonia velutina is native to Western Australia, and can be found in the south-west corner of the state. It grows in open forest and woodland areas.

Jacksonia velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacksonia velutina?

Jacksonia velutina

What is the family of Jacksonia velutina?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Jacksonia velutina?

Velvet Jacksonia

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