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Synonyms | H. patula, H. bifrons, H. glabriflora |
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Common Names | Small-fruited Hakea, Small-fruit Hakea |
Family | Proteaceae - Protea family. |
Name Origin | Hakea - after Baron Christian L. von Hake, 18-19th century German patron of botany. microcarpa - from Greek micro, small, and carpos, fruit, referring to small fruit. |
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Notes | No Specimen Data Available | ||
Collector | Date | 01/09/1997 | |
Determined By | Date | 01/09/1997 |
Regional: | Noted only in Munderoo district. Possibly also in surrounding areas in similar country. |
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Australia: | Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas. |
Habitat: | Wet situations in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland, including streamsides and bogs, or heathy swamps, mainly at higher altitudes. |
Habit: | Small, rigid, open, spreading shrub to 2 m high. Cylindrical or flattened leaves 3-11 cm long on erect branches. |
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Flowering: | Creamy-white, spring-early summer. Conspicuous. |
Seed Collection: | Monitor closely as seeds shed 3-14 days after maturity. Ensure collection by securing nylon stockings or paper bags over seed pods. Large quantities generally available. |
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Shade and Shelter: | Useful low-level cover in windbreaks in poorly drained sites. |
Land Protection: | Useful for improving drainage in wet sites. |
Wildlife: | Flowers are a food source for native insects. Foliage good refuge for small birds. |
Ornamental: | Attractive, particularly when flowering or with open fruits. Easily cultivated. Prune regularly to promote branching. |
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Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
Site/Preferred Habitat : | Creekbanks & swamps at higher altitudes |
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Rainfall(mm) : | 900 |
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Tolerates : | frost |
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Uses & Comments : | windbreak; drainage improvement; wildlife; ornamental |