Hibbertia malacophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malacophylla
ID:
747310
Status:
valid
Authors:
Toelken
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 23: 30 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746643
Common Names
- Hibbertia malacophylla
- Soft-leaved Hibbertia
- Soft-leaved Guinea Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hibbertia malacophylla (also called Soft-leaved Guinea Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests, woodlands and heathlands. It has bright yellow flowers and soft, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia malacophylla is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a spreading habit and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hibbertia malacophylla has yellow flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia malacophylla 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 malacophylla
Hibbertia malacophylla is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heath.
Hibbertia malacophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia malacophylla?
Hibbertia malacophylla
What is the natural habitat of Hibbertia malacophylla?
Dry sclerophyll forest and heathland
What are the common names of Hibbertia malacophylla?
Soft-Leaf Guinea Flower, Soft-Leaf Hibbertia
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
Hellmut R. Toelken (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toelken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77104276-1: Based on the initial data import