Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
430500

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.R.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 179: t. 624 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429832

Common Names

  • Gibasis oaxacana
  • Oaxacan Gibasis
  • Oaxacan Seepweed

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Description

Gibasis oaxacana (also called Oaxacan Gibasis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of 0.5-1m, with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gibasis oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant, for its yellow flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gibasis oaxacana are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gibasis oaxacana is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It is best to take cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gibasis oaxacana

Gibasis oaxacana can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Gibasis oaxacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gibasis oaxacana?

Gibasis oaxacana

What are the common names of Gibasis oaxacana?

Oaxaca False Palm, False Palm

What is the natural habitat of Gibasis oaxacana?

Gibasis oaxacana is native to Mexico

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-246982: Based on the initial data import
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.