Status:
valid
Authors:
Toelken
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 25: 67 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333723
Description
Hibbertia reticulata (also called 'Reticulate Hibbertia', among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Australia. It is a small shrub with a single, fleshy, oblong stem. The leaves are long and narrow, and the inflorescence is a single, erect flower with a yellow lip and yellow sepals and petals.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia reticulata is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage. It can be used in gardens as a hedge plant, and its leaves and flowers can be used in salads and as a garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hibbertia reticulata is a yellow to orange color with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia reticulata is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hibbertia reticulata
Hibbertia reticulata can be found in Australia.
Hibbertia reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia reticulata?
Hibbertia reticulata
What is the common name of Hibbertia reticulata?
Reticulate Guinea-flower
What is the natural habitat of Hibbertia reticulata?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
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,