Hovea nitida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
ildis
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.14: 76 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194947
Common Names
- Hovea nitida
- Blue Hovea
- Bluebell Hovea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hovea nitida (also called 'Shiny 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 nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of blue dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hovea nitida 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 nitida 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 nitida
Hovea nitida is found in Western Australia, mainly in the south-west corner of the state.
Hovea nitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovea nitida?
Hovea nitida
What is the common name of Hovea nitida?
Shiny Hovea
What type of plant is Hovea nitida?
Hovea nitida 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 nitida I.Thomps.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.