Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
714864

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 2: 375 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714197

Common Names

  • Aculeate Hakea
  • Hakea Aculeata
  • Spiny Hakea

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Description

Hakea aculeata (also called Prickly 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 aculeata 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 aculeata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hakea aculeata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 3m. It has dark green, leathery leaves and produces white, cream or pink flowers in spring and summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to improve germination.

Where to Find Hakea aculeata

Hakea aculeata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.

Hakea aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hakea aculeata?

Hakea aculeata

What is the common name of Hakea aculeata?

Prickly Hakea

What is the natural habitat of Hakea aculeata?

Hakea aculeata is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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,

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