Hovea heterophylla
Common Hovea
Open straggling to erect hairy subshrub.
Additional information
- SynonymHovea linearis
- FamilyFabaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.3-0.5 m x 0.3 m
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesLower leaves egg-shaped to elliptic 1-5 cm x 2-16 mm, upper leaves narrow 1.4-11 cm x 3-10 mm. Upper surface arched beside midrib, hairy below.
- Flower colourMauve
- Flowering timeJuly to October
- FlowersStalkless axillary clusters of 2-3 small pea flowers. Round green pods turn black when ripe.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsDry well drained shallow clay or gravelly soils in open forests of the foothills. Light frosts. Semi shade to dappled shade.
- Garden useDainty little undershrub for treed or sheltered area. Plant in groups for effect.
- Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
- Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
- Aboriginal Use Food - young pods
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Photographer/s: 1, 3 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Marty White/SYR ©
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