Hovea parvicalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
ildis
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.14: 51 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194949
Common Names
- Hovea parvicalyx
- Small-flowered Hovea
- Small-leaf Hovea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hovea parvicalyx (also called 'Small-calyx 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 parvicalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of blue dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hovea parvicalyx has small, bright blue flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and kidney-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hovea parvicalyx 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 parvicalyx
Hovea parvicalyx is found in Western Australia, mainly in the south-west corner of the state.
Hovea parvicalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovea parvicalyx?
Hovea parvicalyx
What is the common name of Hovea parvicalyx?
Small-Calyx Hovea
What type of plant is Hovea parvicalyx?
Hovea parvicalyx 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 parvicalyx I.Thomps.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.