Hakea amplexicaulis
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Hakea amplexicaulis, commonly known as prickly hakea,[1] is a shrub endemic to south west Western Australia. An attractive small shrub with unusual stem clasping, sharply serrated foliage and a profusion of sweetly scented variable coloured flowers from late winter to spring.
Description
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Taxonomy and naming
The species was first formally described in 1810 by Robert Brown and the description was published in Transactions of the Linnean Society of London.[5] The specific epithet (amplexicaulis) is derived from the Latin words amplexus meaning "encircled" or "embraced"[6]Template:Rp and caulis meaning "stem",[6]Template:Rp referring to the stem-clasping habit at the base of the leaf.[3][7]
Distribution and habitat
Hakea amplexicaulis is found in jarrah forests from Perth to Albany. This species grows in clay, loam and gravelly acidic soils in a well-drained site in sun or partial shade. A showy shrub, good for wildlife habitat and is moderately frost hardy.[2][3]
Conservation status
Hakea amplexicaulis is classified as "not threatened" by Western Australian government Department of Parks and Wildlife.[1]
Gallery
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