Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds
Source:
ksu
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 533 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721876
Common Names
- Hibbertia Arnhemica
- Arnhem Guinea Flower
- Arnhem Hibbertia
Description
Hibbertia arnhemica (also called Common Guinea Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub that typically grows up to 1 m (3 ft) high. It is native to Australia and is found in rocky areas and along creek beds in the Northern Territory.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia arnhemica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade in hot climates.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hibbertia arnhemica is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia arnhemica is a shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once established, Hibbertia arnhemica is a low-maintenance plant that requires little water or fertiliser.
Where to Find Hibbertia arnhemica
Hibbertia arnhemica is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Hibbertia arnhemica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia arnhemica?
Hibbertia arnhemica
What is the family of Hibbertia arnhemica?
Dilleniaceae
Where is Hibbertia arnhemica found?
Hibbertia arnhemica is found in Australia.
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,