Status:
valid
Authors:
B.J.Conn
Source:
ksu
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7: 289 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722220
Common Names
- Hairy Guinea-flower
- Hairy Hibbertia
- Hairy Buttercup
Description
Hibbertia villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa 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 villosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibbertia villosa is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Hibbertia villosa
Hibbertia villosa is native to Australia and can be found in open forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Hibbertia villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibbertia villosa?
Hibbertia villosa
What is the common name of Hibbertia villosa?
Hairy Guinea-flower
What type of plant is Hibbertia villosa?
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,