Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
hemignosta
ID:
722670

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) J.R.Wheeler

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 20: 3 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722003

Common Names

  • Hemignost Hibbertia
  • Hemignost's Guinea-flower
  • Hemignost's Hibbertia

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Description

Hibbertia hemignosta (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 New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Hibbertia hemignosta 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 hemignosta is a yellow, five-petalled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibbertia hemignosta is a low-growing shrub with a spreading habit, growing to a height of 0.3–1 m (1–3 ft). It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hibbertia hemignosta

Hibbertia hemignosta is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Hibbertia hemignosta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibbertia hemignosta?

Hibbertia hemignosta

What is the common name of Hibbertia hemignosta?

Half-naked Guinea-flower

What is the family of Hibbertia hemignosta?

Dilleniaceae

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Judith Roderick Wheeler (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Wheeler' in the authors string.