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Hakea prostrata
Species of shrub in the family Proteaceae endemic to the south-west of Western Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hakea prostrata, commonly known as harsh hakea,[3] is a species of shrub that is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a low-lying shrub with prickly leaves and groups of white or cream-coloured flowers in late winter and early spring.
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Description
Hakea prostrata is a shrub which grows to between 1–3 m (3–10 ft) in height with spreading branchlets. The oblong-obovate stem-clasping leaves have prickly edges and a central vein. Plentiful sweetly scented white or cream flowers are produced in axillary racemose inflorescences between July and October in its native range.[4][5][6]
Taxonomy and naming
Hakea prostrata was first formally described in 1810 by botanist Robert Brown and published the description in Transactions of the Linnean Society of London.[7] The specific epithet (prostrata) is a Latin word meaning "down flat", "overthrown" or "laid low",[8] referring to the low growing, coastal form of this plant.[4][5]
Distribution and habitat
Harsh hakea is found from Geraldton to Esperance. It grows on hillsides, in shallow soil on granite outcrops, and stabilised sand dunes.[4][5]
Conservation status
Hakea prostrata is classified as "not threatened" by the Western Australian Government.[4]
References
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