Status:
valid
Authors:
Toelken
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 23: 84 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746619
Common Names
- Hibbertia fractiflexa
- Fractiflex Guinea-flower
- Fractiflex Hibbertia
Description
Hibbertia fractiflexa (also called Fractiflexa Guinea-flower, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia fractiflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, coughs, and colds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hibbertia fractiflexa sub. serotina Toelken
Hibbertia fractiflexa sub. brachyblastis Toelken
Hibbertia fractiflexa sub. filicaulis Toelken
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hibbertia fractiflexa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia fractiflexa is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the root system. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular fertilization.
Where to Find Hibbertia fractiflexa
Hibbertia fractiflexa can be found in Australia.
Hibbertia fractiflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia fractiflexa?
Hibbertia fractiflexa
What type of plant is Hibbertia fractiflexa?
A flowering plant
Where is Hibbertia fractiflexa native to?
Australia
Species in the Hibbertia genus
Hibbertia acerosa,
Hibbertia acicularis,
Hibbertia acrotrichion,
Hibbertia acuminata,
Hibbertia altigena,
Hibbertia amplexicaulis,
Hibbertia ancistrophylla,
Hibbertia ancistrotricha,
Hibbertia andrewsiana,
Hibbertia androsaemoides,
Hibbertia appressa,
Hibbertia argentea,
Hibbertia arnhemica,
Hibbertia aspera,
Hibbertia aurea,
Hibbertia australis,
Hibbertia avonensis,
Hibbertia axillibarba,
Hibbertia banksii,
Hibbertia basaltica,
Hibbertia baudouinii,
Hibbertia bouletii,
Hibbertia bracteata,
Hibbertia brownei,
Hibbertia calycina,
Hibbertia candicans,
Hibbertia carinata,
Hibbertia charlesii,
Hibbertia chartacea,
Hibbertia cinerea,
Hibbertia circumdans,
Hibbertia cistiflora,
Hibbertia cistifolia,
Hibbertia cistoidea,
Hibbertia commutata,
Hibbertia comptonii,
Hibbertia concinna,
Hibbertia conspicua,
Hibbertia covenyana,
Hibbertia crassifolia,
Hibbertia crinita,
Hibbertia crispula,
Hibbertia cuneiformis,
Hibbertia cunninghamii,
Hibbertia cymosa,
Hibbertia dealbata,
Hibbertia decumbens,
Hibbertia dentata,
Hibbertia depressa,
Hibbertia desmophylla,
Species in the Dilleniaceae family
Acrotrema agastyamalayanum,
Acrotrema arnottianum,
Acrotrema costatum,
Acrotrema dissectum,
Acrotrema intermedium,
Acrotrema lanceolatum,
Acrotrema lyratum,
Acrotrema thwaitesii,
Acrotrema uniflorum,
Acrotrema walkeri,
Curatella americana,
Davilla bahiana,
Davilla bilobata,
Davilla neei,
Davilla alata,
Davilla angustifolia,
Davilla aspera,
Davilla cearensis,
Davilla cuatrecasasii,
Davilla cuspidulata,
Davilla elliptica,
Davilla flexuosa,
Davilla glabrata,
Davilla glaziovii,
Davilla grandiflora,
Davilla kubitzkii,
Davilla kunthii,
Davilla lacunosa,
Davilla latifolia,
Davilla macrocarpa,
Davilla morii,
Davilla nitida,
Davilla papyracea,
Davilla pedicellaris,
Davilla rugosa,
Davilla sellowiana,
Davilla steyermarkii,
Davilla strigosa,
Davilla aymardii,
Davilla minutifolia,
Davilla sessilifolia,
Davilla lanosa,
Davilla hirsuticarpa,
Didesmandra aspera,
Dillenia alata,
Dillenia albiflos,
Dillenia andamanica,
Dillenia aurea,
Dillenia auriculata,
Dillenia beccariana,