Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
conspicua
ID:
722592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
ksu

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6): 118 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721925

Common Names

  • Hibbertia Conspicua
  • Gorse Hibbertia
  • Gorse

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Synonyms

  • Pachynema conspicuum Benth. [unknown]
  • Huttia conspicua Drumm. ex Harv. [unknown]

Description

Hibbertia conspicua (also called 'Showy Guinea Flower', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and oblong, and the flowers are yellow and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Hibbertia conspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibbertia conspicua 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 conspicua is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate moderate frosts and is drought tolerant once established. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Hibbertia conspicua

Hibbertia conspicua can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Hibbertia conspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibbertia conspicua?

Hibbertia conspicua

What is the common name of Hibbertia conspicua?

Showy Guinea-flower

What is the natural habitat of Hibbertia conspicua?

Woodlands and open 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,