Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
715184

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 5: 25 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714517

Common Names

  • Warty Hakea
  • Verrucosa Hakea
  • Hakea verrucosa

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Description

Hakea verrucosa (also called Warty Hakea, among many other common names) is an upright shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It has a dense, spreading crown and small, warty leaves. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hakea verrucosa is a hardy shrub that can be used as a hedge or windbreak. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers attract birds and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hakea verrucosa has white, pink, or red flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The flowers are followed by woody, egg-shaped seed pods. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval in shape and have a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hakea verrucosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Hakea verrucosa

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

Hakea verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hakea verrucosa?

Hakea verrucosa

What is the common name of Hakea verrucosa?

Warty Hakea

What is the natural habitat of Hakea verrucosa?

Hakea verrucosa is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and shrublands

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,