Family: Dilleniaceae
Genus: Hibberita
Hibbertia: five petals most have yellow flowers. Trees, shrubs and climbers.
150 species occur in Australia. 24 species in New Caledonia.
A few other countries.
The name comes from George Hibbert. An English merchant 1757-1837
There are three Hibbertia plants found on the Domain. The plants all have different shapes and similar flowers.
All have bright yellow flowers in spring.
All are found on the mainland.
Species: Hibbertia Procumbens
Spreading guinea flower. Prostate. Spreading up to 1m.
Species: Hibbertia Prostrata
Fine leaves. Spreading stems up to 30 cm.
Species: Hibbertia Riparia
Small shrub. Height 50 cm. Erect stems.
Genus: Hibberita
Hibbertia: five petals most have yellow flowers. Trees, shrubs and climbers.
150 species occur in Australia. 24 species in New Caledonia.
A few other countries.
The name comes from George Hibbert. An English merchant 1757-1837
There are three Hibbertia plants found on the Domain. The plants all have different shapes and similar flowers.
All have bright yellow flowers in spring.
All are found on the mainland.
Species: Hibbertia Procumbens
Spreading guinea flower. Prostate. Spreading up to 1m.
Species: Hibbertia Prostrata
Fine leaves. Spreading stems up to 30 cm.
Species: Hibbertia Riparia
Small shrub. Height 50 cm. Erect stems.