Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eyreana
ID:
714956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) McGill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Telopea 1: 30 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714289



Common Names

  • Hakea Eyreana
  • Eyreana Hakea
  • Eyre's Hakea


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Synonyms

  • Grevillea eyreana S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Hakea eyreana (also called Eyre Hakea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia, and is found in heathland, shrubland and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hakea eyreana is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The flowers of the plant are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hakea eyreana is a white or cream-colored, cylindrical flower head with a long, curved style. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hakea eyreana is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and covered lightly with the mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a propagating mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Hakea eyreana

Hakea eyreana is native to the south-west of Western Australia.

Hakea eyreana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hakea eyreana?

Hakea eyreana

What is the common name of Hakea eyreana?

Eyre's Hakea

What is the habitat of Hakea eyreana?

Hakea eyreana is found in heathland, shrubland, and woodlands in Western Australia.

Species in the Hakea genus

Hakea chromatropa, Hakea actites, Hakea aculeata, Hakea acuminata, Hakea adnata, Hakea aenigma, Hakea ambigua, Hakea amplexicaulis, Hakea anadenia, Hakea arborescens, Hakea archaeoides, Hakea auriculata, Hakea baxteri, Hakea bicornata, Hakea brachyptera, Hakea breviflora, Hakea brownii, Hakea bucculenta, Hakea candolleana, Hakea carinata, Hakea ceratophylla, Hakea chordophylla, Hakea cinerea, Hakea circumalata, Hakea clavata, Hakea collina, Hakea commutata, Hakea conchifolia, Hakea constablei, Hakea corymbosa, Hakea costata, Hakea cristata, Hakea cucullata, Hakea cyclocarpa, Hakea cycloptera, Hakea cygna, Hakea decurrens, Hakea denticulata, Hakea divaricata, Hakea dohertyi, Hakea drupacea, Hakea ednieana, Hakea elliptica, Hakea eneabba, Hakea epiglottis, Hakea erecta, Hakea eriantha, Hakea erinacea, Hakea eyreana, Hakea falcata,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Donald McGillivray (1935-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McGill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:704193-1: Based on the initial data import