Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
oxybaphoides
ID:
449177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) A.Gray in Emory

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 173 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448509



Common Names

  • Mirabilis oxybaphoides
  • Oxybaphus Four-o'clock
  • Oxybaphus Marvel of Peru


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Synonyms

  • Allionia oxybaphodes (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Allioniella oxybaphoides (A.Gray) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Allioniella oxybaphoides glabrata Standl. [unknown]
  • Quamoclidion oxybaphoides A.Gray [unknown]
  • Mirabilis oxybaphoides glabrata Heimerl [unknown]
  • Oxybaphus wrightii Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Mirabilis oxybaphoides (also called Oxybaphoides Mirabilis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mirabilis oxybaphoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to reduce erosion and to improve water quality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mirabilis oxybaphoides has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mirabilis oxybaphoides can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Mirabilis oxybaphoides

Mirabilis oxybaphoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Nyctaginaceae, native to Australia. It is found in all mainland states and territories, and is most common in the south-east of the country. It grows in wetland areas, often in shallow water, and in disturbed sites such as roadsides and disturbed pastures.

Mirabilis oxybaphoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mirabilis oxybaphoides?

Mirabilis oxybaphoides

What is the common name of Mirabilis oxybaphoides?

Oxybaphoides Four O'clock

What type of plant is Mirabilis oxybaphoides?

Perennial herb

Species in the Mirabilis genus

Mirabilis jalapa, Mirabilis hirsuta, Mirabilis elegans, Mirabilis longiflora, Mirabilis oxybaphoides, Mirabilis odorata, Mirabilis violacea, Mirabilis campanulata, Mirabilis intercedens, Mirabilis oaxacae, Mirabilis ovata, Mirabilis prostrata, Mirabilis weberbaueri, Mirabilis aggregata, Mirabilis albida, Mirabilis alipes, Mirabilis bigelovii, Mirabilis californica, Mirabilis coccinea, Mirabilis collina, Mirabilis decipiens, Mirabilis dumetorum, Mirabilis gigantea, Mirabilis glabra, Mirabilis glabrifolia, Mirabilis greenei, Mirabilis linearis, Mirabilis macfarlanei, Mirabilis multiflora, Mirabilis oblongifolia, Mirabilis pudica, Mirabilis pumila, Mirabilis rotundifolia, Mirabilis tenuiloba, Mirabilis expansa, Mirabilis viscosa, Mirabilis laevis, Mirabilis pulchella, Mirabilis watsoniana, Mirabilis suffruticosa, Mirabilis wrightiana, Mirabilis hintoniorum, Mirabilis microchlamydea, Mirabilis comata, Mirabilis longipes, Mirabilis triflora, Mirabilis oligantha, Mirabilis polyphylla, Mirabilis pringlei, Mirabilis urbani,

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2502327: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
William H. Emory (1811-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emory' in the authors string.