Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steud.) J.R.Wheeler
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 20: 4 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722009
Common Names
- Hibbertioides Guinea-flower
- Hibbertioides Hibbertia
- Common Hibbertioides
Description
Hibbertia hibbertioides (also called Common Guinea Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub that typically grows up to 1 m (3 ft) high. It is native to Australia and is found in rocky areas and along creek beds in New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia hibbertioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade in hot climates.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hibbertia hibbertioides var. meridionalis J.R.Wheeler
Hibbertia hibbertioides var. pedunculata J.R.Wheeler
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hibbertia hibbertioides is a yellow, five-petalled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia hibbertioides is a low-growing shrub with a spreading habit, growing to a height of 0.3–1 m (1–3 ft). It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Hibbertia hibbertioides
Hibbertia hibbertioides is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Hibbertia hibbertioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia hibbertioides?
Hibbertia hibbertioides
What is the common name of Hibbertia hibbertioides?
Hibbertia-like Guinea-flower
What is the family of Hibbertia hibbertioides?
Dilleniaceae
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,