Hibbertia depressa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hibbertia depressa |
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Hibbertia
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depressa
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Hibbertia depressa is a special type of shrub that grows low to the ground. It belongs to the Dilleniaceae family, which is a group of plants mostly found in Australia. This plant is originally from Western Australia.
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About the Hibbertia depressa Plant
This shrub usually grows very close to the ground, spreading out rather than growing tall. It typically reaches a height of about 0.3 meters (which is about one foot).
What it Looks Like
Hibbertia depressa is known for its bright yellow flowers. These flowers usually bloom between September and February, adding a splash of color to the landscape.
Where it Grows
You can find Hibbertia depressa commonly in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. This area stretches from Cranbrook in the north down to Albany in the south.
Its Favorite Spots
This shrub is quite adaptable and grows in many different places. It likes coastal areas and hill slopes. It particularly thrives in sandy soils that contain laterite, which is a type of soil rich in iron and aluminum.
How it Got its Name
The Hibbertia depressa was first officially described in 1845. A botanist named Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel gave it its formal description. This was part of a larger work about plants by Johann Georg Christian Lehmann, called Plantae Preissianae. Sometimes, plants can have other names, which are called synonyms. For this plant, its only other names are Candollea fasciculata and Candollea kochioides.
