Status:
valid
Authors:
Chappill
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.20: 517 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509616
Common Names
- Jacksonia pendens
- Pendens Jacksonia
- Jacksonia
Description
Jacksonia pendens (also called Pendulous Jacksonia, among many other common names) is an erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Western Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including sandplains, heathlands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Jacksonia pendens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jacksonia pendens are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacksonia pendens is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to inland areas. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained rooting medium.
Where to Find Jacksonia pendens
Jacksonia pendens is native to Australia and can be found in temperate regions.
Jacksonia pendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacksonia pendens?
Jacksonia pendens
What type of plant is Jacksonia pendens?
Shrub
What are the common names of Jacksonia pendens?
Pendulous bush-pea, Pendulous bush-pea, Pendulous bush-pea, Pendulous bush-pea, Pendulous bush-pea, Pendulous bush-pea, Pendulous bush-pea
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