Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 40 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722031
Common Names
- Lasiopus Guinea-flower
- Lasiopus Hibbertia
- Common Lasiopus
Description
Hibbertia lasiopus (also called Lasiopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded habit, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, typically in open forest and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia lasiopus can be used as a garden plant, as a hedge, as a groundcover, and as a windbreak. It is also used to attract wildlife, such as birds and butterflies, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hibbertia lasiopus has yellow flowers with five petals and a prominent central stamen. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia lasiopus 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 lasiopus
Hibbertia lasiopus can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the areas of Perth and Albany.
Hibbertia lasiopus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia lasiopus?
Hibbertia lasiopus
What are the common names of Hibbertia lasiopus?
Woolly Guinea Flower, Woolly Guinea-flower
What is the natural habitat of Hibbertia lasiopus?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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,