Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Gardner ex R.M.Barker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 13: 102 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714320
Common Names
- Horrida Hakea
- Hakea Horrida
- Rough Hakea
Description
Hakea horrida (also called Horrid Hakea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hakea horrida is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The flowers of the plant are attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hakea horrida is a white or cream-colored, cylindrical flower head with a long, curved style. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hakea horrida is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy branch and dip it in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a potting mix and keep in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Hakea horrida
Hakea horrida is native to Australia and can be found in the south-western parts of Western Australia.
Hakea horrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hakea horrida?
Hakea horrida
What is the common name of Hakea horrida?
Rough hakea
What is the natural habitat of Hakea horrida?
It is native to Western Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in shrubland and woodland habitats.
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,