Hakea circumalata

Hakea circumalata
Hakea circumalata growing near Tammin
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Order:Proteales
Family:Proteaceae
Genus:Hakea
Species: H. circumalata
Binomial name
Hakea circumalata

Hakea circumalata is a shrub of the genus Hakea native to an area in the Wheatbelt and Mid West regions of Western Australia.[1]

Description

The erect open pungent shrub typically grows to a height of 0.6 to 1.5 metres (2.0 to 4.9 ft). The rigid leaves are short,upright,cylindrical and slightly tapering with a very sharp point at the apex. It blooms from August to December and produces strongly scented either white, pink or reddish brown clusters of flowers in leaf axils on upper branchlets. The egg shaped fruit are often solitary ending in two prominent horns. The surface is smooth in between the many small rounded protuberances. Like all Hakea the fruit hold two winged seeds, they are silky and dark brown and retained on the shrub.[2] [3]

Taxonomy and naming

Hakea circumalata was formally described by botanist Carl Meisner in 1855. Named from the Latin circus-around and alatus winged, refers to the seed which is surrounded by a wing.[1]

Distribution and habitat

H. circumalata grows from Shark Bay ranging south through to Wongan Hills and Corrigin. It grows on clay, deep sand and sand with lateritic gravel in heath and low woodland. Requires full sun on a well drained site. An ornamental species which tolerates moderate frosts. A good wildlife habitat due to its prickly dense growth habit. [2] [3]

Conservation status

Presently considered "not threatened" by Western Australian government.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Hakea circumalata". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
  2. 1 2 Young, J A (2006). Hakeas" of Western Australia: A Field and Identification Guide. J A Young. ISBN 0-9585778-2-X.
  3. 1 2 Holliday, Ivan (2005). Hakeas:A Field and Garden Guide. Reed New Holland. ISBN 1-877069-14-0.
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