Hovea pannosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Hook.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag.58: t. 3053 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188751
Common Names
- Hovea pannosa
- Woolly Hovea
- Woolly Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Hovea villosa Lindl. [unknown]
- Hovea longifolia pannosa (Hook.) Domin [unknown]
- Hovea longifolia pannosa (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) Benth. [valid]
- Hovea rosmarinifolia villosa J.H.Willis [unknown]
Description
Hovea pannosa (also called common hovea, among many other common names) is a shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are divided into 2-3 leaflets. It has small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hovea pannosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Hovea pannosa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Seed: The seed of Hovea pannosa is a small, hard, brown seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hovea pannosa are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hovea pannosa is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in pots or in the ground. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the ground.
Where to Find Hovea pannosa
Hovea pannosa is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Hovea pannosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovea pannosa?
Hovea pannosa
What type of plant is Hovea pannosa?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Hovea pannosa?
Dry sclerophyll 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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hovea pannosa A.Cunn. ex Hook.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.