Hovea speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
ildis
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.14: 95 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194953
Common Names
- Hovea speciosa
- Showy Hovea
- Showy Bluebell Hovea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hovea speciosa (also called Showy Hovea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hovea speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of blue dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hovea speciosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hovea speciosa 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 speciosa
Hovea speciosa is native to Australia, and can be found in parts of New South Wales and Queensland.
Hovea speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovea speciosa?
Hovea speciosa
What is the common name of Hovea speciosa?
Showy Hovea
What type of plant is Hovea speciosa?
Hovea speciosa 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 speciosa I.Thomps.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.