the plant. Flora category. Large seed capsule beaked and woody with a seed winged on one margin. Conflorescences axillary, raceme-like with paired flowers or in several- to many-flowered clusters and then flowers not regularly or obviously paired. There is a scent of honey or almonds from the flowers. APNI*. Top of page H. sericea is an erect, single-stemmed or much-branched shrub or small tree that can grow to a height of 2-5 m. It has dark-green needle-like leaves 1 mm in diameter and up to 40 mm long with sharply pointed tips. Hakea sericea Schrad. A fact sheet for Hakea sericea as a weed in Portugal . Risk Assessment score: (in development). as the leaves have no gloss. Genus . Weed Risk Assessment for Hakea sericea … Hakea sericea (Proteaceae) is native to south‐eastern Australia and has been considered as an invader of natural habitats. 14: Leaves sometimes a mixture of terete and flat, … It occurs naturally only in New South Wales. The dense habit provides excellent protective cover for small birds and the flowers offer food sources for birds of all sizes. Knight, Hakea acicularis m tree, decorated with woody fruits at all levels as they remain in place on natural response to varying conditions can be observed. The flowering period extends from June to September. This adaptation leads to some trees expelling in excess of 10 000 seeds when exposed to fire events. Synonymy: Hakea acicularis (Sm. arching at the tips. out of the way, either spreading or lightly trimmed. [7] The genus Hakea is named after Baron von Hake, patron of botany in the 18th century. hard and woody, with light scaly patches while young. ex Vent.).) Hakea Hakea 'Burrendong Beauty' is a tough, spreading plant, said to be a hybrid of H. petiolaris and H. myrtiodes. Domin. ) silver needle hakea [Hakea leucoptera] Silberblättrige Hakea {f} bot. The National Vegetation Survey (NVS) Databank is a physical archive and electronic databank containing records of over 94,000 vegetation survey plots - including data from over 19,000 permanent plots. [9][10], Species of shrub in the family Proteaceae endemic to New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania, Australia, Thiele and Ladiges' taxonomic arrangement of, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hakea_sericea&oldid=994959252, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 18 December 2020, at 12:51. A good habitat plant due to its prickly habit and winter flowering. Hakea is a genus of about 150 species of plants in the Family Proteaceae and are endemic to Australia.They are shrubs or small trees with leaves that are sometimes flat, otherwise circular in cross section in which case they are sometimes divided.The flowers are usually arranged in groups in leaf axils and resemble those of other genera, especially Grevillea. and Leucadendron salignum R.Br. leaves and from 1-2 year-old shoots in natural populations of H. sericea and H. salicifolia, during 2006-2007, near Pedrogão Grande and Serra de Sint ra, respectively. Flowers are white and occur in the leaf axils. Silky Hakea Bakeriana Prepared in collaboration . along gradients of increasing Hakea cover; changes in leaf duration may also influence soil nutrient dynamics (Breytenbach, 1986). readily and are the best means of propagation. The inflorescence appear in umbels of 1-6 flowers in leaf axils, pinkish in bud and maturing to white. Hakea sericea Needlebush Hakea or Silky Hakea . in some cases. A fact sheet on Hakea sericea as a weed in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. l ). Therefore, compared with Pinus pinaster, Hakea sericea exhibits superior physiological performance mainly supported by an efficient use of resources and greater photosynthetic capacity. Silky Hakea ( Hakea sericea) is a large shrub of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania, which is noticeable in winter when full of flowers. In northern Portugal, dense stands are rapidly spreading after forest fires (Fig. And it comes in two distinct colours, Pink and White! A less common form has beautiful deep rosey and August. Leaves terete, spreading widely or angled to stem, mostly 2–4.3 cm long, 0.7–1 mm wide, grooved below, soon glabrous; apex straight. Hakea archaeoides: Venation on leaves obscure; flowers white, 4–40 flowers on rachis 2 mm long Back to 11: 13: 13: Leaves all flat, 5–20 mm wide; follicles 10–20 mm wide, covered with large blunt-topped warts. Branchlets are covered in dense short woolly grey-white hairs. in some regions outside its natural range. Hakea sericea. Unless wanted for a deterrent barrier, plants should be grown horned-leaf hakea [Hakea ceratophylla] Hornblättriges Nadelkissen {n} bot. pruning has been kept to a minimum in the Botanic Gardens so that the plant's Allowing for its sharp points, Silky Hakea has many good features and can be Thornbills, finches and honeyeaters will make nests between the spiny foliage. species and are like dainty pale cream curls close on the branches towards the Victoria, 2:51 (1973)) refer to the native H. decurrens. In turn, leaves of the native species had values of starch and proteins higher than the IAS. Overall, Hakea sericea can maintain a higher leaf physiological performance, especially under unfavourable abiotic conditions. Hakea sericea is one of the species of hakea that has proved to be invasive Needle bush, Needle brush, Needlebush, Hakea sericea misapplied, Honeybush hakea, Duck and drake hakea. [3][4][5][6], Hakea sericea was first formally described by Heinrich Adolph Schrader and Johann Christoph Wendland in 1797 and published the description in Sertum Hannoveranum. In light, watered refers to silky hairs on the tip growth, and Needle Bush, the general name for Leaves circular in cross section. Status in Portugal: invasive species (listed in the annex I of Decreto-Lei n° 565/99, of 21 December). Leaves are narrowly elliptical up to 100 mm long x 20 mm wide (a narrow leaf form is known with leaves about 5 mm wide). Breytenbach (1986) reports impacts of low-density H. sericea populations on native Protea species, reporting reduced leaf durations in Protea lorifolia Fourc. A strong, trimmed hedge could be made, The season is between May and October, and the plant is at its best in July The smooth perianth is 2.5–4.7 mm (0.098–0.185 in) long and the pistil 4–7.5 mm (0.16–0.30 in) long. hakeas should not be planted in areas that are close to natural bush. Hakea sericea, Silky Hakea or Needlebush is a tall shrub reaching a height of seven metres.Juvenile growth is light green with silky hairs hence the former common name. Logo. Family Proteaceae. In the home garden, sparse wood can generally be pruned to make it bushy, but Description: Shrubs or small trees. Common name: silky hakea. The needle-shaped leaves are grooved on the undersurface and up to 7 cm (3 in) long and 0.7–1.3 mm (0.03–0.05 in) wide and ending in a sharp point 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) long. Branchlets are covered in dense short woolly grey-white hairs. tips. Hakea sericea can be distinguished from the other main Hakea species naturalized outside of Australia (i.e. Flowers are white and occur in the the leaf axils. sweet-scented hakea [Hakea drupacea] Süßduftende Hakea {f} fish greater forkbeard / fork-beard / fork beard [Phycis blennoides] Großer Gabeldorsch {m} math. These characteristics are likely responsible for its invasion success in Mediterranean ecosystems. Hakea gibbosa is an erect, three metre tall shrub with a conifer-like growth habit. Hakea ist eine Pflanzengattung innerhalb der Familie der Silberbaumgewächse (Proteaceae). and Hakea lenuifolia (Salisb.) Moreover, the IAS presented higher leaf total chlorophyll and soluble sugars. where they will not be brushed against. Its leaves are stiff to touch, making it an excellent hedge. This is one of several hakeas good for winter flowers in the Canberra region. The curious knobbly fruits are around 5 cm long, with a double-pointed 'beak', A threat to the EPPO region. Like many Proteaceae, H. sericea is a serotinous species, which releases its seeds post-fire. Family: Proteaceae. In addition, they could confer … Status in Portugal: invasive species (listed in the annex I of Decreto-Lei n° 565/99, of 21 December). bot. soil it grows at least 5 m in seven years, with stiff growth, the heavy branches It is endemic to eastern Australia. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Early records of Hakea sericea in Victoria (e.g. Large, prickly, spreading shrub or small tree. These are very easy to handle, germinate Gardens, smothered with foliage and deceivingly lush from a distance, even feathery, Flowering: June-October. Care Biological control, by means of foraging insects is proving successful Flowers June-November. There is nothing silky about the adult foliage. H. sericea has a canopy-stored seed bank from which seeds are typically released from woody follicles (fruits) following the death of the plant, frequently caused by fire (Bradstock, 1991). A fact sheet about Hakea sericea as an Alert Species in Europe by the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection organization. The pedicels are 2–4 mm (0.079–0.157 in) long, slight to densely covered with long white hairs. The stems and branches are sparsely pubescent with thin brownish bark. The inflorescence rachis is 0.5–2.5 mm (0.020–0.098 in) long and thickly covered in woolly, short, matted white hairs toward the end and rusty coloured at the base. It has become an environmental weed in some countries. Hakea sericea. NVS code Help. This makes an unusual 7 [8], H. sericea is an invasive weed in some areas outside Australia, specifically in South Africa, New Zealand and Portugal. especially in light soils during stormy, wet spells. is an erect, single-stemmed, woody shrub or small tree of 3-5 m in height (Fig. Knight, Hakea acicularis It is a medium to large shrub with a dense habit and sharp needle like leaves for the small birds to seek refuge in. They are composed of one to several narrow curved flowers on short stems In May 2003, unusual leaf spots were observed on naturally growing plants. buds opening paler pink. Commonly known as the Silky Hakea or Bushy needlewood, Hakea sericea produces attractive clusters of white flowers during the months of month and spring.Flowers can often have a tinge of pink. resistance. Very restricted watering or heavy soil produces a plant on a smaller scale, The species is exceptionally The common name refers to silky hairs on the tip growth, and Needle Bush, the general name for Hakeas with cylindrical sharp leaves, is more descriptive. Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs . The pedicelsare 2–4 mm (0.079–0.157 in) long, slight to densely co… It is also naturalised in Victoria and possibly South Australia. Hakea sericea is a large spreading, bushy shrub and may grow to 4 m (10 ft) and does not form a lignotuber. should be observed in planting any hakea species and it is recommended that fruit holding two large winged seeds. and open only when the plant dies or is burnt. Hakea salicifolia is a fast growing large shrub reaching between 4-5 metres high and 3-4 metres wide. The leaves are rigid and 6 cm long, and a jab from one of their pungent points Hakea sericea, Silky Hakea or Needlebush is a tall shrub reaching a height of seven metres.Juvenile growth is light green with silky hairs hence the former common name. Can be confused with downy hakea - note the downy hakea … Tasmania, which is noticeable in winter when full of flowers. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. [1] Die etwa 150 Arten kommen nur in Australien vor und die größte Artenvielfalt findet man im südlichen Western Australia. Common name: silky hakea. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) … OBJECTIVE:The goal of this work was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of H. sericea extracts against several strains of microorganisms, including the ability to inhibit the formation of biofilms. Agency Contact: Plant Epidemiology and Risk Analysis Laboratory Center for Plant Health Science and Technology Plant Protection and Quarantine Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service United States Department of Agriculture 1730 Varsity Drive, Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27606 . [6], Silky hakea is found from the coast and adjacent ranges of south-eastern Queensland to south-eastern New South Wales. Hakea salicifolia was previously known as H.saligna. All species flower in winter through to spring with varieties such as Hakea ‘Burrendong Beauty’ adding colour to the winter garden. In northern Portugal, dense stands are rapidly spreading after forest fires. Family: Proteaceae. H. lissosperma - H. lissosperma is an erect, open to bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree with stiff, leathery, linear, sharp-pointed, grey-green leaves and racemes of small, fragrant, white to pale pink flowers from spring into summer. Leaves are stiff, linear, narrow, dark green and crowned with an extremely sharp point (hence the latter common name). Species. after fires. R.Br. To obtain seed, the fruits are Hakea sericea only grows naturally in NSW and southern Queensland and hence cannot be confused with Hakea decurrens. Right: Leaves, flowers, and follicles of H. sericea (source: Anonymous, 2011). In South Australia it is only noted, by the state herbarium, to be sparingly naturalised along roadsides and in sclerophyll forests in the Southern Lofty Mountains region. Evergreen shrub or small tree, with robust and very sharp needle-like leaves.. Scientific name: Hakea sericea Schrader. Breytenbach (1986) speculates that this may be due to increased competition for … Evergreen shrub or small tree, with robust and very sharp needle-like leaves.. Scientific name: Hakea sericea Schrader. Leaves flat with similar surfaces or terete and then entire or divided into segments or rarely trigonous. These are followed by woody seed pods. et J.C.Wendl. A beautiful small tree or bushy shrub that can be used as a stand-alone tree, mixed with other natives or hedged to great effect due to its fine narrow leaf and bushy habit. with smaller leaves and fruit but still tough and healthy; it has good drought The fruit are rough and coarsely wrinkled with a network of veins on the surface, 2.5–3 cm (1–1 in) long and 2 cm (0.8 in) wide ending with a short, broad beak to 3 mm (0.12 in) long. Hakea sericea (Proteaceae) is native to south-eastern Australia and has been considered as an invader of natural habitats. Datasheet of Hakea sericea (HKASE) General. are H.laurina, H. drupacea  and H. prostrata. Leaves ± at right angles to stem, terete, mostly 2–7 cm long, c. 1 mm diam., rigid, glabrous, mucro 1–3 mm long. In this location Hakea sericea grows into a fairly upright plant to 2.5m with one or two trunks. Hakea - after Baron von Hake, patron of botany in the 18th century; sericea - silky, alluding to tiny hairs on young growth. Flowers are creamy-yellow and grow in small clusters at the base of leaves. It grows small but spreads to 3m wide, with crimson ball-type flowers and cream-coloured styles. Commonly known as the Silky Hakea or Bushy needlewood, Hakea sericea produces attractive clusters of white flowers during the months of month and spring.Flowers can often have a tinge of pink. They are generally seen in late winter to spring. This evidence may contribute to explaining its invasion success in the Mediterranean area and strongly suggests its potential for further invasion under more extreme climatic conditions. Risk Assessment score: (in development). Hakea (Hakea sericea) is a large shrub of New South Wales, Victoria and Common name: Needlebush. a useful shrub, with flowers and foliage both interesting. The branchlets are densely covered in grey-whitish short, soft, woolly hairs. Infected plants exhibit reddish leaves bearing black, 1–3 mm circular lesions. healthy in Canberra's cold winter climate. in the wide angles of the leaves. Silky hakea (Hakea sericea) is regarded as an environmental weed in Victoria and South Australia. It is a large, bushy shrub or small tree up to 5-8 metres high. While we have classified it as having a standard tree shape, we grow it bushy and full to the ground. Hakea sericea Schrader (needlebush or silky hakea) (previously referred to as Hakea acicularis (Vent.) The effect is not unlike some conifers. Hakea sericea, commonly known as bushy needlewood or silky hakea,[2] is a large shrub with a profusion of mainly white flowers from July for several months. cut off with secateurs and brought indoors where they open in a few days, each The leaves are moderately covered with flattened silky hairs, quickly becoming smooth. Flowers: Tiny cream irregular flowers with a prominent projecting style; borne in axillary clusters of 1-6 heavily scented flowers. is to be avoided. BACKGROUND:Hakea sericea Schrader is an invasive shrub in Portuguese forests. Other hakea species that have been identified as weed species It has a large tough leaf and flowers profusely in winter and spring attracting bees and many small birds. Adult leaves are narrow, up to eight centimetres long and rather prickly. J.H.Willis, Handb. Variable in growth habit, this species has narrow needle like leaves and will reach between 1m and 4m in height depending on soil and conditions. is an erect, single-stemmed, woody shrub or small tree, 0.6-4.5 m in height, with somewhat angular stems. Hakea sericea is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). A freely growing shrub has yellow-green tints from the tip growth in summer, & J.C.Wendl. 1a). Hakea sericea is native to South-Eastern Australia. A frost tolerant species, grows in well-drained soil and full sun. ex Vent.).) or in a small garden a good place for it would be back against a fence. However, future studies are needed to monitor gas-exchange measurements at the whole-plant level, since the leaf-level … They accumulate for years Examples can be seen in the Australian National Botanic Hakea sericea Schrad. Hakea Hakea. turning bronze in autumn and then purple, and this colour can spread over the Description: Spreading bushy shrub 1–3 m high, young branches white-pubescent, glabrescent. The common name Shrub to small tree, 0.6–4.5 m high; lignotuber absent; young branchlets densely woolly-tomentose, tomentum usually persistent. Pl. Vascular – Exotic. In turn, leaves of the native species had values of starch and proteins higher than the IAS. In May 2003, unusual leaf spots were observed on naturally growing plants. Subsequently, true H. sericea has become naturalised in Victoria from plantings. plant by mid-winter if it is in a sunny position. Synonymy: Hakea acicularis (Sm. Hakea sericea is a member of the Proteaceae family and has long, needle-shaped leaves, which gives rise to the common name for most hakeas, needle bush. Leaves are stiff, linear, narrow, dark green and crowned with an extremely sharp point (hence the latter common name). Whenever I am asked what is a great small bird attracting shrub for native gardens Hakea sericea is often on the top of my recommended list. shoots densely hairy, older plant without hair. Your institution name. Family: Proteaceae Plant: A prickly, dense spreading shrub up to 3m high. Structural class. Für einige Arten verwendet man auch den Trivialnamen Nadelkissen. New growth is soft and hairy. Specifically, it is found in South-Eastern Queensland (Mt Barney, Mt Maroon and Mt Mee) and South-Eastern New South Wales, with non-native occurrences in South Africa, New Zealand and South-West Europe (Barker, 1996; CABI, 2017). Hakea gibbosa, Hakea drupacea and Hakea salicifolia) according to the following key, adapted from the flora by Webb et al. Luxuriant, heavy growth full of fruits can make upright specimens top-heavy, The inflorescence appear in umbels of 1-6 flowers in leaf axils, pinkish in bud and maturing to white. Plant material was prepared Hakeas with cylindrical sharp leaves, is more descriptive. The inflorescence rachis is 0.5–2.5 mm (0.020–0.098 in) long and thickly covered in woolly, short, matted white hairs toward the end and rusty coloured at the base. In South Africa, H. sericea was first recorded in 1858 (Shaughnessy, 1986). They are generally seen in late winter to spring. Across the year, Hakea sericea displayed higher relative water content (RWC), A and WUE values than Pinus pinaster. Another answer is to grow the plant on a clear trunk with the spiny crown well with EPPO – www.eppo.int. The branchlets are densely covered in grey-whitish short, soft, woolly hairs. Sericea meaning silky, referring to the tiny hairs on young growth. In South Africa and New Zealand  H. sericea has become a problem weed, with seed being released prolifically It is hardy to zone (UK) 9. However, it regularly appears on local and regional environmental weed lists in It has simple, needle-like leaves, which are terete (i.e. There is nothing silky about the adult foliage. The terete leaves are quite small in diameter and about 30rnm long. Hakea sericea is a large spreading, bushy shrub and may grow to 4 m (10 ft) and does not form a lignotuber. 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