South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Hibbertia obtusifolia
Grey Guinea-flower
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Grey Guinea-flower |
| Family |
Dilleniaceae - Dillenia family. |
| Name Origin |
Hibbertia - named after George Hibbert a patron of botany. |
Specimen Data - CSU 922
| Location |
Mount Big Ben, residential school stop 1 - 50m past gate, Victoria. |
| Notes |
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| Collector |
Lunt, Ian; Kent, Kylie & Manders, Brett. |
Date |
12/10/1999 |
| Determined By |
Kent, K. |
Date |
15/02/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Widespread, predominantly east of the Olympic Highway. |
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| Habitat: |
Sandy and gravelly soils in filtered sun or partial shade in open forest and other habitats. |
| Habit: |
Softly hairy, upright or spreading small shrub to 60 cm high. Grey-green leaves and bright golden-yellow flowers, spring to summer. |
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| Seed Collection: |
Late Nov-mid Mar. Monitor closely as mature seeds soon shed. Difficult to collect due to low seed production linked to poor pollination and consumption by insects. |
| Propagation: |
From cuttings of firm young growth, which strike readily. Difficult from seed due to dormancy. |
| Regeneration: |
Regenerates from suckers and seed. |
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| Wildlife: |
Good habitat, the flowers providing food for many native insects including moths, butterflies, wasps and bees. Seeds are food for various insects |
| Ornamental: |
Excellent ornamental for containers and rockeries. Prune tips regularly to promote bushiness. |
| Other: |
Requires well-drained soil. Tolerates moderate frost and dry shady sites once established. |
Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
| Site/Preferred Habitat : |
well-drained sandy/gravelly soils |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
500 |
| Growth Rate : |
fast |
| Tolerates : |
Tolerates moderate frost and dry shady sites once established. |
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| Uses & Comments : |
wildlife; ornamental |
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