Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
riparia
ID:
722804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br. ex DC.) Hoogland

Source:
ksu

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 155 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722137

Common Names

  • River Guinea-flower
  • Honey-bush
  • Riparian Guinea-flower

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Description

Hibbertia riparia (also called Streamside Guinea-flower, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland, woodland and dry sclerophyll forest. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, stiff leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hibbertia riparia can be 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 riparia 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 riparia is a small shrub that grows in sunny, well-drained sites. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Hibbertia riparia

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

Hibbertia riparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibbertia riparia?

Hibbertia riparia

What is the common name of Hibbertia riparia?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Hibbertia riparia?

Dry sclerophyll forest

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Ruurd Dirk Hoogland (1922-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoogland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317048-1: Based on the initial data import