Jacksonia scoparia R.Br.

Species

Angiosperms > Fabales > Fabaceae > Jacksonia

Characteristics

A medium to large shrub. It grows 3-4 m high. It spreads 2-3 m across. The stems are fine and silver. The branches are angled or have wings. The leaves are also fine and silver. They are small and scale like. The flowers are pea shaped. They occur in large masses and are orange-yellow. They have a smell. The fruit is a pod 0.6-1.2 cm long.
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature width (meter) 2.0 - 3.0
Mature height (meter) 3.0 - 4.0
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Nitrogen fixer rhizobia
Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

It grows in temperate regions but can also grow in the subtropics. It needs well drained soil and dry soil. It can grow in full sun of light shade. It can stand light frosts. It can tolerate very acid soils. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-10

Usage

The gum is eaten but this may be produced by an insect.
Uses environmental use food fuel gum material
Edible gums
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Cultivation

Plants are grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds need to be treated by scratching or heat.
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Conservation status

Jacksonia scoparia threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60471921-2
WFO ID wfo-0000186807
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Synonyms

Jacksonia scoparia