Hovea purpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sweet
Source:
ildis
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australas.: t. 13 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188448
Common Names
- Hovea purpurea
- Purple Hovea
- Purple Hovea Pea
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- Hovea beckeri F.Muell. [valid]
- Hovea longifolia purpurea (Sweet) Domin [valid]
Description
Hovea purpurea (also called Purple Hovea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Western Australia. It has small, yellow-green leaves and small, pea-like flowers. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hovea purpurea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hovea purpurea has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hovea purpurea is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hovea purpurea
Hovea purpurea is found in Western Australia.
Hovea purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovea purpurea?
Hovea purpurea
What is the common name of Hovea purpurea?
Purple Hovea
What is the natural habitat of Hovea purpurea?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Hovea genus
Hovea linearis, Hovea longipes, Hovea acutifolia, Hovea longifolia, Hovea heterophylla, Hovea lanceolata, Hovea montana, Hovea chorizemifolia, Hovea stricta, Hovea trisperma, Hovea pungens, Hovea acanthoclada, Hovea purpurea, Hovea rosmarinifolia, Hovea arnhemica, Hovea corrickiae, Hovea planifolia, Hovea pannosa, Hovea elliptica, Hovea angustissima, Hovea apiculata, Hovea asperifolia, Hovea clavata, Hovea cymbiformis, Hovea densivellosa, Hovea graniticola, Hovea impressinerva, Hovea lorata, Hovea magnibractea, Hovea nana, Hovea nitida, Hovea parvicalyx, Hovea pedunculata, Hovea ramulosa, Hovea similis, Hovea speciosa, Hovea tasmanica, Hovea tholiformis, Hovea chorizemaefolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hovea purpurea Sweet: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.