Hakea erinacea

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Hedgehog hakea
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Hakea erinacea at John Forrest National Park, Western Australia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Hakea
Species:
H. erinacea
Binomial name
Hakea erinacea
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Hakea erinacea, commonly known as hedgehog [2] or porcupine hakea, [3] is a shrub in the family Proteaceae endemic to south-west Western Australia.

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Description

Hakea erinacea is erect in habit, with spiny short terete leaves, and grows to over 1.5 metres in height and about the same width. The flowers are cream to white in colour with red to purple pistils and are produced between May and November. [4] The small smooth fruit are narrow, curved and end in a short pointed beak. Many Hakea retain their fruit, however this species sheds its seed when ripe. [5]

Taxonomy and naming

Hakea erinacea was first described in 1845 by Carl Meisner and the description was published in Proteaceae. Plantae Preissianae. [6] [7] It derives its name from the Latin erinaceus-a hedgehog, referring to its very spiky leaves. [4]

Distribution and habitat

Hakea erinacea grows on sandy loam, clay and lateritic gravel on the coastal plains and the Darling Ranges north of Perth. [5]

Conservation status

H. erinacea is presently listed by Western Australian government as "not threatened". [4]

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References

  1. "Hakea erinacea". APC. Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  2. "Hakea erinacea". FloraBase Online. Western Australian Government. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  3. "Hakea erinacea". Daves Garden. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  4. 1 2 3 "Hakea erinacea Meisn". FloraBase . Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  5. 1 2 Young, J A. Hakeas of Western Australia:A Field and Identification Guide. J A Young. ISBN   0-9585778-2-X.
  6. "Proteaceae. Plantae Preissianae". Biodiversity Heritage Library. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  7. "Hakea erinacea". Australian Plant Name Index. Retrieved 9 April 2020.