Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
510285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chappill

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.20: 587 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509617

Common Names

  • Jacksonia pungens
  • Pungens Jacksonia
  • Jacksonia

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Description

Jacksonia pungens (also called Prickly 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 pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Jacksonia pungens 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacksonia pungens 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 pungens

Jacksonia pungens is native to Australia and can be found in temperate regions.

Jacksonia pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacksonia pungens?

Jacksonia pungens

What type of plant is Jacksonia pungens?

Shrub

What are the common names of Jacksonia pungens?

Pungent bush-pea, Pungent bush-pea, Pungent bush-pea, Pungent bush-pea, Pungent bush-pea, Pungent bush-pea, Pungent 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