Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
vestita
ID:
722883

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 31 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722216



Common Names

  • Velvet-leaved Guinea-flower
  • Velvet-leaved Hibbertia
  • Velvet-leaved Buttercup


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Synonyms

  • Hibbertia vestita thymifolia Benth. [unknown]

Description

Hibbertia vestita (also called Dense 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 vestita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover. The plant is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibbertia vestita has yellow flowers with five petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibbertia vestita is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Hibbertia vestita

Hibbertia vestita is native to Australia and can be found in open forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Hibbertia vestita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibbertia vestita?

Hibbertia vestita

What is the common name of Hibbertia vestita?

Woolly Guinea-flower

What type of plant is Hibbertia vestita?

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,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317089-1: Based on the initial data import