Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rostrata
ID:
715122

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Meisn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 26: 359 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714455



Common Names

  • Beak Hakea
  • Beak-leaved Hakea
  • Beak-leaf Hakea


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Synonyms

  • Hakea lurida Gand. [unknown]

Description

Hakea rostrata (also called Needle Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It has a dense, spreading crown and long, needle-like leaves. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hakea rostrata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and is a good choice for erosion control. The plant is also used as a food source for livestock, and the wood is used for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hakea rostrata is a white to pale pink, 5-petalled star-shaped flower, with a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped seed, about 2 mm in length. The seedlings are small, thin and green, with a single cotyledon and two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hakea rostrata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m (6 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 rostrata

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

Hakea rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hakea rostrata?

Hakea rostrata

What is the common name of Hakea rostrata?

Beaked Hakea

Where is Hakea rostrata native to?

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135871-3: Based on the initial data import