Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 11: 95 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722188
Common Names
- Subvaginate Guinea-flower
- Honey-bush
- Subvaginata Guinea-flower
Synonyms
- Candollea subvaginata Steud. [unknown]
- Hibbertia glaberrima Gilg [unknown]
Description
Hibbertia subvaginata (also called Sheathed 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, sheathed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hibbertia subvaginata 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
The Hibbertia subvaginata flower is yellow, with five petals and a prominent central stamen. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia subvaginata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It grows best in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Hibbertia subvaginata
Hibbertia subvaginata is native to Australia and can be found in open forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Hibbertia subvaginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia subvaginata?
Hibbertia subvaginata
What is the common name of Hibbertia subvaginata?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Hibbertia subvaginata?
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,