Status:
valid
Authors:
Hügel ex Endl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Hügel : 3 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722106
Common Names
- Hibbertia perfoliata
- Perfoliate Guinea-flower
- Perfoliate Hibbertia
Description
Hibbertia perfoliata (also called Perfoliate Guinea Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 0.6m in height. It is native to Australia, found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria. It is usually found in heathland, woodland, and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia perfoliata is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and other pollinators. The plant is also drought tolerant and can survive in a variety of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hibbertia perfoliata has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed pod. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia perfoliata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Hibbertia perfoliata
Hibbertia perfoliata can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Hibbertia perfoliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia perfoliata?
Hibbertia perfoliata
What is the common name of Hibbertia perfoliata?
Perfoliate Guinea-flower
What type of plant is Hibbertia perfoliata?
Shrub
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,