Status:
valid
Authors:
Toelken
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 23: 40 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746647
Common Names
- Hibbertia guttata
- Spotted Hibbertia
- Spotted Guinea Flower
Description
Hibbertia guttata (also called Spotted Guinea Flower, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5m in height and has small, yellow flowers with spotted petals. It grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia guttata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge plant. It is also used in revegetation projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hibbertia guttata has yellow flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia guttata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from a healthy, mature plant and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Hibbertia guttata
Hibbertia guttata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heath.
Hibbertia guttata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia guttata?
Hibbertia guttata
What is the natural habitat of Hibbertia guttata?
Dry sclerophyll forest and heathland
What are the common names of Hibbertia guttata?
Spotted Guinea Flower, Spotted Hibbertia
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,