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

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hakea prostrata

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Hakea prostrata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Pi 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Pi

  1. The New phytologist