Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
195617

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Thomps. & J.H.Ross

Source:
ildis

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.14: 48 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194946

Common Names

  • Hovea nana
  • Nana Hovea
  • Dwarf Hovea

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Description

Hovea nana (also called 'Dwarf 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 nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of blue dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hovea nana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hovea nana is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-hardwood cuttings of current season's growth.

Where to Find Hovea nana

Hovea nana is found in Western Australia, mainly in the south-west corner of the state.

Hovea nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hovea nana?

Hovea nana

What is the common name of Hovea nana?

Dwarf Hovea

What type of plant is Hovea nana?

Hovea nana is a shrub.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.
James Henderson Ross (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Ross' in the authors string.