Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
vaginata
ID:
722878

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 11: 96 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722211

Common Names

  • Sheath Guinea-flower
  • Honey-bush
  • Vaginata Guinea-flower

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Synonyms

  • Candollea vaginata Benth. [unknown]

Description

Hibbertia vaginata (also called Sheathed Guinea Flower, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with an upright habit, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, typically in open forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hibbertia vaginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover. The plant is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibbertia vaginata has yellow flowers with five petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibbertia vaginata 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 vaginata

Hibbertia vaginata is native to Australia and can be found in open forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Hibbertia vaginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibbertia vaginata?

Hibbertia vaginata

What is the common name of Hibbertia vaginata?

Nil

What are the uses of Hibbertia vaginata?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

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,