Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
722704

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 432 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722037

Common Names

  • Lepidota Guinea-flower
  • Lepidota Hibbertia
  • Common Lepidota

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Description

Hibbertia lepidota (also called Lepidota 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 lepidota 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 lepidota is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibbertia lepidota is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate moderate frosts and is drought tolerant once established. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Hibbertia lepidota

Hibbertia lepidota can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the areas of Perth and Albany.

Hibbertia lepidota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibbertia lepidota?

Hibbertia lepidota

What are the common names of Hibbertia lepidota?

Scaly-leaved Guinea Flower, Scaly-leaved Guinea-flower

What is the natural habitat of Hibbertia lepidota?

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,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316989-1: Based on the initial data import