Hakea leucoptera is a plant of the dry regions of Australia. The species is often referred to as silver needlewood, needle hakea, pin bush, and water tree. It has several indigenous names; Booldoobah, Uri, Kuluva, and Kuloa. The specific epithet, derived from the Latin Leucoptera (Gk): leuco means "white"; and ptera means "winged", referring to the characteristic white-winged seeds of this species.