Hakea arborescens
R. Br.
Yellow Hakea, Tree Hakea, Common Hakea
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHakea arborescens, commonly known as the common hakea or the yellow hakea, is a shrub or tree of the genus Hakea native to parts of northern Australia.
Description
A small tree. It grows 3-6 m high. The young shoots are silky. The leaves are stiff and narrow. They have fine hairs on both surfaces. The blade is 7-18 cm long by 0.5-1.3 cm wide. They are a dull grey-green. The flowers are very small and yellow. The are about 0.3 cm long. They occur in groups about 1.5 cm across. These are produced in the axils of leaves. The fruit are smooth and oval. They are woody with a thick wall. They are 4-5 cm long by 2-2.5 cm wide. They are light brown and split open when ripe.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten, particularly by children.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. They grow naturally in open forest in tropical regions. They need well-drained soils. They are suited to seasonally dry climates.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed.
Other Information
The seeds are eaten especially by children.
Notes
There are about 130-140 Hakea species. They grow in Australia.
References (13)
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- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1990, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 5. Lothian. p 180
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- Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 126
- Levitt, D., 1981, Plants and people. Aboriginal uses of plants on Groote Eylandt. Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, Canberra. p 118
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