Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Greene
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Erythea 3: 75 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728987
Common Names
- Ibervillea lindheimeri
- Lindheimer's Ibervillea
- Lindheimer's Four O'Clock
Description
Ibervillea lindheimeri (also called Lindheimer's Ibervillea, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to Texas. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ibervillea lindheimeri is often used as a groundcover in areas with full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. It is also used as a border or edging plant, as well as in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ibervillea lindheimeri is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow-green stripes. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ibervillea lindheimeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Ibervillea lindheimeri
Ibervillea lindheimeri can be found in the United States, primarily in Texas.
Ibervillea lindheimeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ibervillea lindheimeri?
Ibervillea lindheimeri
What type of plant is Ibervillea lindheimeri?
Ibervillea lindheimeri is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae.
Where is Ibervillea lindheimeri native to?
Ibervillea lindheimeri is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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,