Hovea chorizemifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 116 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188036
Common Names
- Chorizemifolia Hovea
- Chorizemifolia Pea
- Chorizemifolia Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Plagiolobium ilicifolium Sweet [valid]
- Hovea ilicifolia A.Cunn. ex Lindl. [valid]
- Plagiolobium chorizemaefolium (DC.) Sweet [valid]
- Plagiolobium chorizemifolium dentatum Meisn. [unknown]
- Plagiolobium chorizemifolium subintegrum Meisn. [unknown]
Description
Hovea chorizemifolia (also called Hovea longifolia, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub native to Australia. It has purple flowers and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along watercourses.
Uses & Benefits
Hovea chorizemifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hovea chorizemifolia has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have trifoliate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hovea chorizemifolia is a hardy shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late spring or early summer. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.
Where to Find Hovea chorizemifolia
Hovea chorizemifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Hovea chorizemifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovea chorizemifolia?
Hovea chorizemifolia
What is the common name of Hovea chorizemifolia?
Chorizema
What is the natural habitat of Hovea chorizemifolia?
Open forest and woodland
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
Legume Data Portal link for: Hovea chorizemifolia DC.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.