Hakea lehmanniana
| Blue hakea | |
|---|---|
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| Hakea lehmanniana (cultivated) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Subfamily: | Grevilleoideae |
| Genus: | Hakea |
| Species: | H. lehmanniana |
| Binomial name | |
| Hakea lehmanniana | |
Hakea lehmanniana, commonly known as the blue hakea, is a shrub of the genus Hakea native to an area in the southern Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions of Western Australia.[1]
Description
The prickly lignotuberous dense shrub typically grows to a height of 0.6 to 1.8 metres (2 to 6 ft). It blooms from June to August and produces attractive purple-blue fading to blue or white flowers in dense clusters in upper leaf axils. The leaves are glabrous, terete, 2–7 cm (0.8–3 in) long by 1–2 mm (0.04–0.08 in) thick and ending in a sharp point at the apex. The fruit are 3 dimensional, 2–3 cm (0.8–1 in) long by 1.5–2 cm (0.6–0.8 in) wide with a very rough prickly surface a unique feature which identifies this species.[2] [3]
Distribution and habitat
Grows from Pingelly ranging south to Albany and east to Ravensthorpe. Grows in heath or shrubland on gravelly-loam, sand or sand over laterite in sun or semi-shade. An adaptable species frost and drought tolerant and may be used as a ground cover and wildlife habitat.[2]
Taxonomy and naming
This species was formally described in 1845 by Swiss botanist Carl Meisner.[1] Named in honour of the German botanist, Johann Georg Christian Lehmann.[2]
Conservation status
Hakea lehmanniana is classified as "not threatened" by the Western Australian Government. [1].
References
- 1 2 3 "Hakea lehmanniana". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- 1 2 3 Young, J A. Hakeas of Western Australia: A Field and Identification Guide. J A Young. ISBN 0-9585778-2-X.
- ↑ Holliday, Ivan. Hakeas: A Field and Garden Guide. Reed New Holland. ISBN 1-877069-14-0.