Hakea ceratophylla
Hakea ceratophylla R.Br.
Hakea ceratophylla, commonly called the horned leaf hakea, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the southwest of Western Australia and is characterized by its stiff, variably shaped leaves, which may be lobed. The plant produces flowers with white or rusty-coloured hairs.
Description
Hakea ceratophylla is a member of the Proteaceae family and is endemic to the southwest region of Western Australia. It is a shrub with a stiff growth habit and leaves that vary in shape, often featuring lobes. The flowers are covered in white or rusty-coloured hairs. The species was first described in 1810 by Robert Brown.
Distribution
Global · Western Australia
Synonyms
Conchium ceratophyllumHakea acanthophyllaHakea ceratophylla var. elongataHakea ceratophylla var. subintegrifoliaHakea ceratophylla var. tricuspisHakea cervinaHakea laciniosaHakea myricifolia
