Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds
Source:
ksu
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 531 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722033
Common Names
- Laurana Guinea-flower
- Laurana Hibbertia
- Common Laurana
Description
Hibbertia laurana (also called Laurana Guinea-flower, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m tall and has yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia laurana 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
The flower of Hibbertia laurana is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia laurana 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 laurana
Hibbertia laurana can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the areas of Perth and Albany.
Hibbertia laurana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia laurana?
Hibbertia laurana
What are the common names of Hibbertia laurana?
Laurel Guinea Flower, Laurel Guinea-flower
What is the natural habitat of Hibbertia laurana?
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,