Status:
valid
Authors:
K.R.Thiele
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 24: 307 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342082
Description
Hibbertia robur (also called Robur Guinea-Flower, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia, and found in dry grasslands and savannas. It has a woody stem, reaching up to 3 meters in height, with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia robur is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hibbertia robur is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia robur is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Western Australia and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Hibbertia robur
Hibbertia robur is found in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Hibbertia robur FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia robur?
Hibbertia robur
What is the common name of Hibbertia robur?
Robur Guineaflower
What is the natural habitat of Hibbertia robur?
Dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows
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,