Hakea chordophylla
F. Muell.
Northern Corkwood, Bootlace oak, Bull Oak
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHakea chordophylla, commonly known as bootlace oak, bootlace tree, corkwood, or bull oak, is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Proteaceae found in central and northern Australia. Bears very showy golden yellow, pale green or cream nectar rich flowers in winter.
Description
A tall shrub or small tree. It grows 4-8 m high and spreads 2-4 m wide. The crown is open and sparse. The bark is dark grey and furrowed. The branches are twisted. The leaves are 15-35 cm long by 0.3 cm wide. They are crowded and hang down. The flower racemes are 8-16 cm long. They hang down or arch over. They grow from old wood. The flowers are 0.8-1 cm long and are greenish yellow but turn orange. The fruit are 3-3.5 cm long by 1-1.5 cm wide. They taper to a curved beak. The flowers are rich in nectar.
Edible Uses
A gum from this plant is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on low stony ridges and on sandplains. It needs an open sunny position and well drained soil. It can tolerate some frost. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seed.
Notes
There are about 130 Hakea species.
References (9)
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1990, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 5. Lothian. p 194
- Hall, N. et al, 1972, The Use of Trees and Shrubs in the Dry Country of Australia, AGPS, Canberra. p 385
- Latz, P.K., 1996, Bushfires and Bushtucker: Aboriginal plant use in Central Australia. IAD Press Alice Springs p 206
- Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 126
- Low, T., 1991, Wild Food Plants of Australia. Australian Nature FieldGuide, Angus & Robertson. p 184
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- Milson. J., 2000, Trees and Shrubs of north-west Queensland. DPI p 266
- Paczkowska, G . & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Calatogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 492
- Wightman, Glenn et al. 1992. Mudburra Ethnobotany: Aboriginal Plant Use from Kulumindini (Elliott) Northern Australia. Northern Territory Botanical Bulletin No 14. Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory. p 24.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
