Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1046485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 332 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045823

Common Names

  • Hibbertia coriacea
  • Coriaceous hibbertia
  • Coriaceous hibbertia vine

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Description

Hibbertia coriacea (also called Coriaceous Guinea Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It is a member of the Dilleniaceae family and has yellow flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hibbertia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hibbertia coriacea sub. angustifolia (Pers.) H.Perrier
Hibbertia coriacea sub. commersonii (DC.) H.Perrier
Hibbertia coriacea var. lanceolata (Pers.) Baill.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hibbertia coriacea is yellow, with five petals, and has a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibbertia coriacea can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It should be grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hibbertia coriacea

Hibbertia coriacea is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, from sea level to 1500 m elevation.

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,

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