Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
722571

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) N.A.Wakef.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 72: 122 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721904

Common Names

  • Hibbertia Calycina
  • Calyx Guinea Flower
  • Calyx Hibbertia

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Synonyms

  • Pleurandra calycina DC. [unknown]
  • Hibbertia stricta calycina (DC.) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Hibbertia calycina (also called Calyx Guinea-flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub with yellow flowers that grows in Australia. It is native to the east coast of New South Wales and south-east Queensland, where it grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hibbertia calycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its essential oils which are used in aromatherapy. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibbertia calycina has yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. The flowers are followed by a capsule that contains several seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibbertia calycina 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 calycina is a low-maintenance plant that requires little water or fertiliser.

Where to Find Hibbertia calycina

Hibbertia calycina can be found in the temperate forests of Australia.

Hibbertia calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibbertia calycina?

Hibbertia calycina

What is the family of Hibbertia calycina?

Dilleniaceae

Where is Hibbertia calycina found?

Hibbertia calycina 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,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Norman Arthur Wakefield (1918-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Wakef.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316902-1: Based on the initial data import