Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 58 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188486
Common Names
- Varnish Wattle
- Varnish Jacksonia
- Varnish Bush
Synonyms
- Piptomeris vernicosa (F.Muell. ex Benth.) Greene [valid]
Description
Jacksonia vernicosa (also called Shiny jacksonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with an upright habit and shiny foliage. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia vernicosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jacksonia vernicosa are yellow, about 1 cm in diameter and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia vernicosa is best propagated from seed. Collect the seed in late summer or early autumn and sow it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the seed in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The seed should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Jacksonia vernicosa
Jacksonia vernicosa is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.
Jacksonia vernicosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia vernicosa?
Jacksonia vernicosa
What is the common name of Jacksonia vernicosa?
Varnish-leaved Jacksonia
Where is Jacksonia vernicosa found?
It is found in New South Wales, Victoria, and South 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