Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 557 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714348
Common Names
- Hakea lehmanniana
- Lehmanniana Hakea
- Hakea Lehmanniana
Description
Hakea lehmanniana (also called Lehmann's 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 lehmanniana 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 lehmanniana is a white or cream-colored, bell-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hakea lehmanniana 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 lehmanniana
Hakea lehmanniana is native to Western Australia and can be found in the south-west of the state.
Hakea lehmanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hakea lehmanniana?
Hakea lehmanniana
What is the common name of Hakea lehmanniana?
Lehmann's hakea
What is the natural habitat of Hakea lehmanniana?
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,