Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
722678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Toelken

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 18: 144 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722011



Common Names

  • Hirta Guinea-flower
  • Hirta Hibbertia
  • Common Hirta


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Description

Hibbertia hirta (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 hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hibbertia hirta is a yellow, five-petalled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibbertia hirta 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 hirta

Hibbertia hirta is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Hibbertia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibbertia hirta?

Hibbertia hirta

What is the common name of Hibbertia hirta?

Hairy Guinea-flower

What type of plant is Hibbertia hirta?

Shrub

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,