Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
722776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Toelken

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 19: 18 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722109



Common Names

  • Hibbertia platyphylla
  • Broad-leaved Guinea-flower
  • Broad-leaved Hibbertia


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Description

Hibbertia platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Guinea Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 0.6m in height. It is native to Australia, found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria. It is usually found in heathland, woodland, and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hibbertia platyphylla is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and other pollinators. The plant is also drought tolerant and can survive in a variety of soil types.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hibbertia platyphylla sub. major (J.M.Black) Toelken
Hibbertia platyphylla sub. halmaturina Toelken

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibbertia platyphylla has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed pod. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibbertia platyphylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Hibbertia platyphylla

Hibbertia platyphylla can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the areas of Perth and Albany.

Hibbertia platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibbertia platyphylla?

Hibbertia platyphylla

What is the common name of Hibbertia platyphylla?

Broad-leaved Guinea-flower

What type of plant is Hibbertia platyphylla?

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,