Harsh Hakea
Hakea prostrata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Harsh Hakea, scientifically known as Hakea prostrata, is a resilient, low-growing shrub native to Australia. Distinguished by its prostrate habit and delicate, needle-like foliage, this hardy plant thrives in sandy soils. It offers significant ornamental value, producing seasonal blooms that support local biodiversity and enhance natural landscape beauty.
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Harsh Hakea
- Scientific synonyms
- Hakea Glabella · Hakea Glabella Subsp. Prostrata
Names
Common Names
- Harsh Hakea
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hakea prostrataSynonyms
- Hakea glabella
- Hakea glabella subsp. prostrata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Proteales, it is a member of the family Proteaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Hakea, specifically as the species Hakea prostata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Proteales | WCVP |
| Family | Proteaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hakea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and localized geographical distribution. It is found exclusively within the country of Australia. More specifically, its occurrence is restricted to the state of Western Australia. Because of this limited range, it does not inhabit any other parts of the world. Consequently, its natural habitat is tied directly to the unique ecosystems of the Western Australian region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hakea prostrata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pi.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Pi | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Pi
- The New phytologist