Scientific Name: Hakea epiglottis subsp. milliganii Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: western beaked needlebush
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Proteaceae
Form Description: Erect shrub, often well-branched.
Height (m): 2 – 3
Flowers: White through to bright yellow clusters in the bases of the needles.
Fruit: Seed follicle – woody with a beak which is curved upwards. Seed has terminal wing, slightly sickle-shaped. Two seeds per fruit.
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Habitat Notes
Scattered in the west of the state and represented by a very limited number of collections.
Site Tolerance
Dry, Exposed, Moist, Rocky, Waterlogged, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Clay, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
The species is sometimes bisexual, sometimes unisexual, so fruit will not be found on every plant. Bird attracting. Resistant to wildlife browsing due to its unpalatability.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Collect only the older fruit (usually grey-brown) as immature seed will not ripen off the plant. Dry the fruits which usually open within 2-3 weeks. If not place in an oven at 80-100°C for 30 mins with door left partly open.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Treatment Notes
Germinates readily from fresh seed.
Germination Time
3-6 weeks