Hovea lorata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
ildis
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.14: 65 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194944
Common Names
- Hovea lorata
- Lorata Hovea
- Lorate Hovea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hovea lorata (also called 'Lobed-leaved Hovea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a woody rootstock and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Hovea lorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of blue dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hovea lorata has small, blue-purple flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hovea lorata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It is propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted into the ground.
Where to Find Hovea lorata
Hovea lorata is found in Western Australia, mainly in the south-west corner of the state.
Hovea lorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hovea lorata?
Hovea lorata
What is the common name of Hovea lorata?
Lorated Hovea
What type of plant is Hovea lorata?
Hovea lorata is a shrub.
Species in the Hovea genus
Hovea linearis, Hovea longipes, Hovea acutifolia, Hovea longifolia, Hovea heterophylla, Hovea lanceolata, Hovea montana, Hovea chorizemifolia, Hovea stricta, Hovea trisperma, Hovea pungens, Hovea acanthoclada, Hovea purpurea, Hovea rosmarinifolia, Hovea arnhemica, Hovea corrickiae, Hovea planifolia, Hovea pannosa, Hovea elliptica, Hovea angustissima, Hovea apiculata, Hovea asperifolia, Hovea clavata, Hovea cymbiformis, Hovea densivellosa, Hovea graniticola, Hovea impressinerva, Hovea lorata, Hovea magnibractea, Hovea nana, Hovea nitida, Hovea parvicalyx, Hovea pedunculata, Hovea ramulosa, Hovea similis, Hovea speciosa, Hovea tasmanica, Hovea tholiformis, Hovea chorizemaefolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hovea lorata I.Thomps.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.