Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
189354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 10 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188683

Common Names

  • Capitata Jacksonia
  • Jacksonia Tree
  • Jacksonia Shrub

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Synonyms

  • Jacksonia umbellata Turcz. [valid]
  • Jacksonia juncea Turcz. [valid]
  • Piptomeris umbellata (Turcz.) Greene [valid]

Description

Jacksonia capitata (also called Jacksonia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Jacksonia capitata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jacksonia capitata is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is small and brown in colour. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacksonia capitata is a small shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered location. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to speed up germination.

Where to Find Jacksonia capitata

Jacksonia capitata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, and New South Wales.

Jacksonia capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacksonia capitata?

Jacksonia capitata

What is the common name of Jacksonia capitata?

Headed Jacksonia

Where does Jacksonia capitata grow?

It is found in south-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