Hovea ramulosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Lindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg.29: t. 4 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194951
Common Names
- Hovea ramulosa
- Twiggy Hovea
- Branchy Hovea
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- Hovea longifolia ramulosa (Lindl.) Domin [valid]
Description
Hovea ramulosa (also called 'Branching 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 ramulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of blue dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hovea ramulosa has 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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Hovea ramulosa 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 ramulosa
Hovea ramulosa is found in Western Australia, mainly in the south-west corner of the state.
Hovea ramulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovea ramulosa?
Hovea ramulosa
What is the common name of Hovea ramulosa?
Branchy Hovea
What type of plant is Hovea ramulosa?
Hovea ramulosa 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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' 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 ramulosa A.Cunn. ex Lindl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.