Family:
Dilleniaceae
Hibbertia obtusifolia
Grey Guinea-flower
Other Names: Hoary Guinea-flower.
First Nations Name(s):
Regional Subspecies:
Occurrence:
Regional:
Widespread, predominantly east of the Olympic Highway.
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.
Site Preference:
Requires well-drained soil. Tolerates moderate frost and dry shady sites once established.
Flowering:
Bright golden-yellow flowers, spring to summer.
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.
VALUES:
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.