Status:
valid
Authors:
Toelken
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 23: 51 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746653
Common Names
- Hibbertia ligulata
- Ligulate Hibbertia
- Ligulate Guinea Flower
Description
Hibbertia ligulata (also called Ligulate Guinea Flower, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5m in height and has small, yellow flowers with ligulate petals. It grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia ligulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge plant. It is also used in revegetation projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hibbertia ligulata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia ligulata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from a healthy, mature plant and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Hibbertia ligulata
Hibbertia ligulata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heath.
Hibbertia ligulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia ligulata?
Hibbertia ligulata
What is the common name of Hibbertia ligulata?
Ligulate Guinea Flower
Where is Hibbertia ligulata found?
Hibbertia ligulata is found in 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,