Hovea lanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sims
Source:
ildis
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag.39: t. 1624 (1814)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187825
Common Names
- Lance-leaved Hovea
- Lance-leaved Hairy-pod
- Lance-leaved Pea
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- Hovea longifolia lanceolata (Sims) Benth. [valid]
- Hovea lanceolata linearis Lindl. [unknown]
Description
Hovea lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved Hovea, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub with bright green foliage and purple flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hovea lanceolata is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hovea lanceolata has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hovea lanceolata is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Hovea lanceolata
Hovea lanceolata is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Hovea lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovea lanceolata?
Hovea lanceolata
What type of plant is Hovea lanceolata?
Hovea lanceolata is a shrub
Where is Hovea lanceolata found?
Hovea lanceolata is found in 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
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hovea lanceolata Sims: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.