Biology:Hakea prostrata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Hakea |
| Species: | H. prostrata
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| Binomial name | |
| Hakea prostrata R.Br.[1]
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| Occurrence data from Australasian Virtual Herbarium | |
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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 (3–10 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". https://biodiversity.org.au/nsl/services/apc-format/display/116066.
- ↑ Archer, William. "Hakea prostrata". http://esperancewildflowers.blogspot.com/2010/01/harsh-hakea-hakea-prostrata.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Hakea prostrata". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife. https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/2197.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 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. https://id.biodiversity.org.au/instance/apni/550940.
- ↑ Brown, Roland Wilbur (1956). The Composition of Scientific Words. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press. p. 481.
Wikidata ☰ Q5640408 entry
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