Hibbertia obtusifolia

Grey Guinea-flower

Open erect subshrub with downy to woolly, often reddish, stems and crinkly hairs.

Additional information

• FamilyDilleniaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size0.3-0.6 m x 1 m
• Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
• LeavesHairy blue-green oblong leaves, broader at tip, tip blunt, 6-45 mm x 1.5-14 mm.
• Flower colourPale to mid yellow
• Flowering timeSeptember to December
• FlowersStalkless flowers to 40 mm across, at ends of short branchlets. 30+ stamens around ovary.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsDry well drained gravelly soils in open forest. Dappled to semi shade.
• Garden useWell displayed flowers for shaded gardens, containers and cottage gardens. Grows under established trees. The commonly available prostrate form with dark green leaves comes from NSW and may be a different species.
• Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from few local sites. May be common in those locations.

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