Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
porongurupensis
ID:
722781

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Wheeler & Hoogland

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13: 395 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722114

Common Names

  • Porongurup Guinea Flower
  • Porongurup Hibbertia
  • Hibbertia Porongurupensis

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Description

Hibbertia porongurupensis (also called Porongurup 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 porongurupensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibbertia porongurupensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibbertia porongurupensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Hibbertia porongurupensis

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

Hibbertia porongurupensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibbertia porongurupensis?

Hibbertia porongurupensis

What is the common name of Hibbertia porongurupensis?

Porongurup Guinea-flower

What type of plant is Hibbertia porongurupensis?

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,

References

Ruurd Dirk Hoogland (1922-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoogland' in the authors string.
Judith Roderick Wheeler (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Wheeler' in the authors string.