Two subspecies; the nominate subspecies in Victoria. Hibbertia ericifolia subsp. acutifolia is confined to New South Wales. It is distinguished from Hibbertia ericifolia subsp. ericifolia by its larger bracts which are 3.2–7.8 mm long and 1.3–2.3 mm wide. Profile for Hibbertia ericifolia subsp. ericifolia provided under subspecies.