rock hakea
Hakea gibbosa (J.White) Cav.
Hakea gibbosa, known as rock hakea, is a Proteaceae family shrub native to southeastern Australia. It features prickly foliage and cream-yellowish flowers blooming from April to July. The plant provides shelter for small birds. Introduced to South Africa and New Zealand for hedging, it has become an environmental weed in these regions.
Description
Hakea gibbosa (J.White) Cav. is a member of the Proteaceae family, native to southeastern Australia. It is characterized by its spiny leaves and cream-yellowish flowers that bloom between April and July. The plant is known to offer shelter to small birds. While originally from Australia, it has been introduced to South Africa and New Zealand, where it is cultivated as a hedge plant. However, it has become invasive in these regions, posing environmental concerns. It is found in several national parks and protected areas in South Africa, including the Agulhas National Park and Table Mountain National Park, as well as in parts of New South Wales and New Zealand.
Other common names
rock hakea
Distribution
ZA · SZ · NZ · Agulhas National Park · Augrabies Falls National Park · Garden Route National Park · Golden Gate Highlands National Park · Table Mountain National Park · Tankwa-Karoo National Park · Global · Cape Provinces · New South Wales · New Zealand North · New Zealand South
Synonyms
Banksia gibbosaBanksia pinifoliaConchium cornutumConchium gibbosumConchium pubescensConchium sphaeroideumHakea lanigeraHakea pinifoliaHakea tamminensisBanksia longifolia var. pubescens
