Hovea asperifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
ildis
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.14: 83 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194936
Common Names
- Hovea Asperifolia
- Rough-Leaved Hovea
- Rough Hovea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hovea asperifolia (also called 'Rough-leaved Hovea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a woody rootstock and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Hovea asperifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of blue dye.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hovea asperifolia sub. asperifoliaHovea asperifolia sub. spinosissima I.Thomps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hovea asperifolia has small, blue-purple flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hovea asperifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings of about 5-7 cm in length and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.
Where to Find Hovea asperifolia
Hovea asperifolia is native to Australia, and can be found in parts of New South Wales and Queensland.
Hovea asperifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovea asperifolia?
Hovea asperifolia
What is the common name of Hovea asperifolia?
Rough-Leaved Hovea
What type of plant is Hovea asperifolia?
Hovea asperifolia is a shrub.
Species in the Hovea genus
Hovea linearis, Hovea longipes, Hovea acutifolia, Hovea longifolia, Hovea heterophylla, Hovea lanceolata, Hovea montana, Hovea chorizemifolia, Hovea stricta, Hovea trisperma, Hovea pungens, Hovea acanthoclada, Hovea purpurea, Hovea rosmarinifolia, Hovea arnhemica, Hovea corrickiae, Hovea planifolia, Hovea pannosa, Hovea elliptica, Hovea angustissima, Hovea apiculata, Hovea asperifolia, Hovea clavata, Hovea cymbiformis, Hovea densivellosa, Hovea graniticola, Hovea impressinerva, Hovea lorata, Hovea magnibractea, Hovea nana, Hovea nitida, Hovea parvicalyx, Hovea pedunculata, Hovea ramulosa, Hovea similis, Hovea speciosa, Hovea tasmanica, Hovea tholiformis, Hovea chorizemaefolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hovea asperifolia I.Thomps.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.