Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Barker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 17: 183 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714196
Common Names
- Actites Hakea
- Hakea Actites
- Actites' Hakea
Description
Hakea actites (also called Hooked Needlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, needle-like leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hakea actites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hakea actites is a white to cream color, with a bell-shaped corolla and four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, with a smooth, shiny surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hakea actites is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn, and should be kept in a cool, shaded area until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be planted out in a sunny, well-drained spot.
Where to Find Hakea actites
Hakea actites is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.
Hakea actites FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Hakea actites?
Hakea actites is native to Australia.
What type of soil does Hakea actites prefer?
Hakea actites prefers a well-drained soil.
How much sunlight does Hakea actites need?
Hakea actites prefers full sun.
Species in the Hakea genus
Hakea chromatropa,
Hakea actites,
Hakea aculeata,
Hakea acuminata,
Hakea adnata,
Hakea aenigma,
Hakea ambigua,
Hakea amplexicaulis,
Hakea anadenia,
Hakea arborescens,
Hakea archaeoides,
Hakea auriculata,
Hakea baxteri,
Hakea bicornata,
Hakea brachyptera,
Hakea breviflora,
Hakea brownii,
Hakea bucculenta,
Hakea candolleana,
Hakea carinata,
Hakea ceratophylla,
Hakea chordophylla,
Hakea cinerea,
Hakea circumalata,
Hakea clavata,
Hakea collina,
Hakea commutata,
Hakea conchifolia,
Hakea constablei,
Hakea corymbosa,
Hakea costata,
Hakea cristata,
Hakea cucullata,
Hakea cyclocarpa,
Hakea cycloptera,
Hakea cygna,
Hakea decurrens,
Hakea denticulata,
Hakea divaricata,
Hakea dohertyi,
Hakea drupacea,
Hakea ednieana,
Hakea elliptica,
Hakea eneabba,
Hakea epiglottis,
Hakea erecta,
Hakea eriantha,
Hakea erinacea,
Hakea eyreana,
Hakea falcata,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,