Hibbertia appressa

Common name: 

Family: 

Dilleniaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Wannon, Otway Plain, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Gippsland Highlands, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (DEKNSTWZ) also SA, Qld, NSW, Tas

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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Well-watered forest, woodland or heathland1

Flower description:

Yellow1

Habit:

Spreading to prostrate shrub with branches to 40 cm long1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

This species has elliptical, dark green leaves to 10 mm, with stiff bristles on the upper surface. The underside has hooked hairs, flowers are stalked and petals are deeply notched. There are 4-12 grouped stamens in the flowers2

Images:
Image of Hibbertia appressa
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Links to description of this species:

Utas

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

1 Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria
2 Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.