| Genus | Hakea |
|---|---|
| Species | prostrata |
| Status | LC |
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Authority | R.Br.[1] |
| Synonyms | Hakea glabella R.Br. |
Hakea prostrata, commonly known as harsh hakea,[2] is a species of shrub that is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a low-lying shrub with prickly leaves and groups of white or cream-coloured flowers in late winter and early spring.
Description
Hakea prostrata is a shrub which grows to between 1-3 m ft in height with spreading branchlets. The oblong-obovate stem-clasping leaves have prickly edges and a central vein. Plentiful sweetly scented white or cream flowers are produced in axillary racemose inflorescences between July and October in its native range.[3][4][5]
Taxonomy and naming
Hakea prostrata was first formally described in 1810 by botanist Robert Brown and published the description in Transactions of the Linnean Society of London.[6] The specific epithet (prostrata) is a Latin word meaning "down flat", "overthrown" or "laid low",[7] referring to the low growing, coastal form of this plant.[3][4]
Distribution and habitat
Harsh hakea is found from Geraldton to Esperance. It grows on hillsides, in shallow soil on granite outcrops, and stabilised sand dunes.[3][4]
Conservation status
Hakea prostrata is classified as "not threatened" by the Western Australian Government.[3]
References
- ^ "Hakea prostrata". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- ^ Archer, William. "Hakea prostrata". Esperance Wildflowers. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
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- ^ Young, J A. Hakeas of Western Australia:A Field and Identification Guide. J A Young. ISBN 0-9585778-2-X.
- ^ Holliday, Ivan (2005). Hakeas:A Field and Garden Guide. Reed New Holland. ISBN 1-877069-14-0.
- ^ "Hakea prostrata". APNI. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ Brown, Roland Wilbur (1956). The Composition of Scientific Words. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press. p. 481.