Hibbertia ovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
722755
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 270 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722088
Common Names
- Hibbertia ovata
- Oval Guinea-flower
- Oval Hibbertia
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- Hibbertia montana major Benth. [unknown]
- Hibbertia ovata monadelpha (Benth.) Domin [unknown]
- Hibbertia ovata obovata (Benth.) Domin [unknown]
- Hibbertia ovata parviflora (DC.) Domin [unknown]
- Hibbertia ovata scabra (DC.) Domin [unknown]
- Hibbertia billardierei monadelpha F.Muell. ex Benth. [deprecated]
- Hibbertia billardierei obovata Benth. [deprecated]
Description
Hibbertia ovata (also called Ovoid Guinea Flower, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with an upright habit, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, typically in open forest and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia ovata is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hibbertia ovata has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed pod. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia ovata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Hibbertia ovata
Hibbertia ovata can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Hibbertia ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia ovata?
Hibbertia ovata
What is the common name of Hibbertia ovata?
Ovate Guinea Flower
Where is Hibbertia ovata found?
Hibbertia ovata is found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
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,
References
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317018-1: Based on the initial data import