Hibbertia scandens
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H. scandens
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Hibbertia scandens (also known as snake vine, climbing Guinea flower or golden Guinea vine) is a vine which is native to Australia.
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Description
The yellow flowers have been reported as having an unpleasant odour[1] variously described as similar to mothballs[2] or animal urine[3] or sweet but with "a pronounced faecel element".[3] The leaves are elliptic or obovate and average 6 cm in length.
Taxonomy
The species was first formally described in 1799 by German botanist Carl Willdenow who gave it the name Dillenia scandens. The specific epithet scandens is derived from Latin, and means "to climb". In 1805, Swedish botanist Jonas Dryander transferred the species into the genus Hibbertia.
Distribution
Hibbertia scandens occurs in an area that extends from south-eastern New South Wales upwards to north-east Queensland.
Cultural references
Hibbertia scandens appeared on an Australian postage stamp in 1999.
Cultivation
This species is commonly cultivated, and adapts to a wide range of growing conditions. Although it readily grows in semi-shaded areas, it flowers best in full sun.
See also
References
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Wikispecies has information related to: Hibbertia scandens |
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- PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online Hibbertia scandens
- Australian Native Plants Society (Australia): Hibbertia scandens
