Ibervillea hypoleuca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypoleuca
ID:
1301850
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 349 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301188
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ibervillea hypoleuca (also called Wild Cucumber, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a slender stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist soils in tropical and subtropical areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ibervillea hypoleuca can be used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ibervillea hypoleuca has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ibervillea hypoleuca is a fast-growing, annual vine that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Ibervillea hypoleuca
Ibervillea hypoleuca is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Ibervillea hypoleuca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ibervillea hypoleuca?
Ibervillea hypoleuca
What is the common name of Ibervillea hypoleuca?
White Ibervillea
What is the family of Ibervillea hypoleuca?
Cucurbitaceae
Species in the Ibervillea genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9201211: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.