Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
ksu
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 387 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721961
Common Names
- Hibbertia eatoniae
- Eatonia's Hibbertia
- Eatonia's Guinea-flower
Description
Hibbertia eatoniae (also called 'Eatons 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 eatoniae 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
The flower of Hibbertia eatoniae is a yellow or orange five-petalled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and dark green in colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia eatoniae is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a cutting mix. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hibbertia eatoniae
Hibbertia eatoniae can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Hibbertia eatoniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia eatoniae?
Hibbertia eatoniae
What is the common name of Hibbertia eatoniae?
Eaton's Guinea-flower
What is the native range of Hibbertia eatoniae?
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,