Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
gillettii
ID:
723971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dorr & L.C.Barnett

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45: 577 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723304



Common Names

  • Hildegardia
  • Gillett's Hildegardia
  • Hildegardia Gillettii


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Description

Hildegardia gillettii (also called 'Gillett's Hildegardia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Australia and is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hildegardia gillettii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hildegardia gillettii is a white or yellow five-petaled bloom with a black center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hildegardia gillettii is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted. It can also be propagated by layering, where a branch is bent down and covered with soil, and the roots will form at the point where the branch touches the soil.

Where to Find Hildegardia gillettii

Hildegardia gillettii is native to Australia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.

Hildegardia gillettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hildegardia gillettii?

Hildegardia gillettii

What type of plant is Hildegardia gillettii?

Tree

Where is Hildegardia gillettii found?

Australia

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Lisa Ceryle Barnett (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Barnett' in the authors string.
Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940276-1: Based on the initial data import