Hovea graniticola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
ildis
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.14: 89 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194942
Common Names
- Hovea graniticola
- Graniticola Hovea
- Granite-dwelling Hovea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hovea graniticola (also called 'Granite-dwelling 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 graniticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of blue dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hovea graniticola 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 graniticola is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It is propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted into the ground.
Where to Find Hovea graniticola
Hovea graniticola is found in Western Australia, mainly in the south-west corner of the state.
Hovea graniticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovea graniticola?
Hovea graniticola
What is the common name of Hovea graniticola?
Granite Hovea
What type of plant is Hovea graniticola?
Hovea graniticola 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 graniticola I.Thomps.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.