Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
florulenta
ID:
714968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 7: 116 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714301

Common Names

  • Hakea Florulenta
  • Florulenta Hakea
  • Flowering Hakea

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Description

Hakea florulenta (also called Florulent Hakea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia, and is found in heathland, shrubland and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hakea florulenta 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 florulenta 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hakea florulenta 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 florulenta

Hakea florulenta is native to Australia and can be found in the south-western parts of Western Australia.

Hakea florulenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hakea florulenta?

Hakea florulenta

What is the common name of Hakea florulenta?

Showy Needlewood

What is the habitat of Hakea florulenta?

Hakea florulenta is found in heathland, shrubland, and woodlands in Western Australia.

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,