Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
maxima
ID:
729655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lira & Kearns

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Sida 14: 223 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728988



Common Names

  • Ibervillea maxima
  • Maxima Ibervillea
  • Maxima Four O'Clock


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Description

Ibervillea maxima (also called Maxima 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 maxima 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 maxima is white with four petals, and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with white-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ibervillea maxima 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 maxima

Ibervillea maxima can be found in the United States, primarily in Texas.

Ibervillea maxima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ibervillea maxima?

Ibervillea maxima

What type of plant is Ibervillea maxima?

Ibervillea maxima is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae.

Where is Ibervillea maxima native to?

Ibervillea maxima is native to Mexico.

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 kew-2859955: Based on the initial data import
Rafael Lira Saade (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lira' in the authors string.
Denis M. Kearns: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearns' in the authors string.