Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifurcata
ID:
715168

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 10: 183 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714501



Common Names

  • Three-forked Hakea
  • Trifurcata Hakea
  • Hakea trifurcata


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Synonyms

  • Conchium trifurcatum Sm. [unknown]
  • Hakea boucheana Kunth [unknown]
  • Hakea mixta Lindl. [unknown]
  • Hakea tricruris Lindl. [unknown]
  • Hakea trifurcata sericantha Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Hakea trifurcata (also called Three-forked Hakea, among many other common names) is an upright shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It has a dense, spreading crown and small, three-forked leaves. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hakea trifurcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to stabilize sandy soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hakea trifurcata is a white or cream-colored, five-petalled bloom. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hakea trifurcata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring.

Where to Find Hakea trifurcata

Hakea trifurcata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.

Hakea trifurcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hakea trifurcata?

Hakea trifurcata

What is the common name of Hakea trifurcata?

Three-forked Hakea

What is the natural habitat of Hakea trifurcata?

Hakea trifurcata is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and shrublands

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,