Hovea chorizemaefolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 2: 116 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057505
Common Names
- Chorizema-leaved Hovea
- Hovea chorizemaefolia
- Chorizema-leaved Hovea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hovea chorizemaefolia (also called Purple Hovea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small purple flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, from sandy soils to rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hovea chorizemaefolia has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hovea chorizemaefolia are yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hovea chorizemaefolia is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil and regular watering. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and rooted in moist soil or a rooting medium.
Where to Find Hovea chorizemaefolia
Hovea chorizemaefolia is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:498678-1: Based on the initial data import