Genus Hovea is a group of flowering plants belonging to the Fabaceae family. They are commonly found in Australia and some species are also found in Papua New Guinea. The common names for this genus include purple pea, bitumen pea and native lilac. The genus is named after Elias Magnus Fries' friend, C.J. Hove, a Swedish botanist. Synonyms for Genus Hovea include Hovea elliptica, Hovea linearis, Hovea longifolia, Hovea pungens, and Hovea villosa. These different species have unique characteristics such as different colors, shapes, and structures of their leaves and flowers. Regardless of their names, they all share the same family and are beautiful and unique plants.