Common names

Silky Guinea-flower.

Scientific names

Hibbertia sericea.

Family

Dilleniaceae.

Genus

Hibbertia.

Name origin

Hibbertia, named after George Hibbert a patron of botany.

Rainfall

400mm+.

Growth height

Up to 1m.

Presence in Australia

Noted in areas east of the Hume Highway including Four Mile; Lunts Sugarloaf and Coppabella. Probably also in similar country nearby.

This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA.

Habitat

Heath or open woodland on sandy and silty soils.

Habit

Erect shrub to 1m high (but generally less than 50cm high) with softly hairy branchlets.

Flowering

Large bright yellow flowers most of the year, particularly Aug-Nov.

Seed collection

Monitor closely as mature seeds soon shed.

Propagation

Hibbertia species are very difficult to propagate from seed. Most, however, strike readily from cuttings.

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.