South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Hibbertia riparia
Erect Guinea-flower
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
Hibbertia stricta |
| Common Names |
Erect Guinea-flower; Hoary Guinea-flower. |
| Family |
Dilleniaceae - Dillenia family. |
| Name Origin |
Hibbertia - named after George Hibbert a patron of botany. |
Specimen Data - CSU 918
| Location |
Mount Pilot, intersection of Old Coach Road and Warners Road. Victoria |
| Notes |
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| Collector |
Earl, Gill & Kent, Kylie |
Date |
23/09/1999 |
| Determined By |
Kent, K. |
Date |
09/02/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted around Albury and Upper Upper Jerra Jerra-Upper Back. Probably also in similar surrounding country. |
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| Habitat: |
On porphyry and granite areas, on shallow gravelly soils. |
| Habit: |
Low, usually upright shrub to 60 cm high with conspicuous golden-yellow flowers, spring-summer. |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
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| Seed Collection: |
Monitor closely as mature seeds soon shed. |
| Propagation: |
From cuttings. |
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| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. Flowers are a food for many native insects, including moths, butterflies, wasps and bees. |
| Ornamental: |
Excellent ornamental for containers and rockeries. Prune tips regularly to promote bushiness. |
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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) : |
400+ |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate |
| Tolerates : |
moderate frost; dry shady sites once established |
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| Uses & Comments : |
wildlife; ornamental |
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