Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oleifolia
ID:
715077

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 185 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714410



Common Names

  • Olive-leaved Hakea
  • Olive-leaf Hakea
  • Olive Hakea


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Description

Hakea oleifolia (also called Olive-leaved Needlewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forest, woodland, and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Hakea oleifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its timber which is used for furniture, flooring and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hakea oleifolia is a white to cream-white, globular flower head, with a diameter of up to 4 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, woody nut, with a diameter of up to 5 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, lance-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hakea oleifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Hakea oleifolia

Hakea oleifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the south-western parts of Western Australia.

Hakea oleifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hakea oleifolia?

Hakea oleifolia

What is the common name of Hakea oleifolia?

Olive-leaved hakea

What is the natural habitat of Hakea oleifolia?

It is native to Western Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in shrubland and woodland habitats.

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,