Tree Guinea Flower - profile

Indicative distribution

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predicted

The areas shown in pink and/purple are the sub-regions where the species or community is known or predicted to occur. They may not occur thoughout the sub-region but may be restricted to certain areas. ( click here to see geographic restrictions). The information presented in this map is only indicative and may contain errors and omissions.

Scientific name: Hibbertia hexandra

Conservation status in NSW: Endangered

Commonwealth status: Not listed

Profile last updated: 11 Oct 2022

Description

Tree Guinea Flower grows as a tall shrub to small tree with star-shaped hair-clusters on the branches. The leaves are elliptical and alternate, 20 – 60 mm long and 5 – 15 mm wide with rounded tips. Showy yellow flowers with 5 petals are produced in spring. The fruit is a dry pod, splitting at the top to expose the seeds.

Distribution

The main occurrence of Tree Guinea Flower is in the coastal ranges of the Mount Warning area of north-east NSW including Mt Warning and Nightcap National Parks. However, there is an important separate occurrence in the Wauchope–Kendall area, which may be a new species.

Habitat and ecology

Tree Guinea Flower typically grows in heath, open forest or rainforest.

Regional distribution and habitat

Click on a region below to view detailed distribution, habitat and vegetation information.

Threats

Isolation of populations.
Disturbance from recreational users causing track erosion and subsequently negatively impacting plants growing near track edges
Lack of knowledge of the impact of forestry operations (e.g., fire risk, logging) on the species and its habitat
Inappropriate fire regime limiting regeneration of the species

Recovery strategies

Priority actions are the specific, practical things that must be done to recover a threatened species, population or ecological community. The Office of Environment and Heritage has identified 8 priority actions to help recover the Tree Guinea Flower in New South Wales.

Activities to assist this species

When visiting national parks, always stay on established tracks, to avoid disturbance to native vegetation.
Manage fire to encourage regeneration of Tree Guinea Flower.
Identify and protect populations during timber harvesting activities and road-works.
Encourage regeneration of heath, open forest and rainforest areas.
Notify the DEC of any new records of Tree Guinea Flower.

Information sources

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (2002) Threatened Species of the Upper North Coast of NSW: Flora. (NSW NPWS, Coffs Harbour)

IBRA Bioregion	IBRA Subregion	Known or predicted	Geographic restrictions region

NSW North Coast	Comboyne Plateau	Known	None
NSW North Coast	Macleay Hastings	Known	None
NSW North Coast	Upper Manning	Known	None
South Eastern Queensland	Scenic Rim	Known	None