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.