Ibicella lutea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
729657
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Van Eselt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Techn. Bull. New York Agric. Exp. Sta., Geneva 149: 34 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728990
Common Names
- Ibicella lutea
- Lutea Ibicella
- Lutea Doll's-Eyes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ibicella lutea (also called Yellow Doll's-Eyes, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to South America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with small yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ibicella lutea 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 Ibicella lutea 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ibicella lutea is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ibicella lutea
Ibicella lutea can be found in Central and South America.
Ibicella lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ibicella lutea?
Ibicella lutea
What type of plant is Ibicella lutea?
Ibicella lutea is a species of flowering plant in the family Martyniaceae.
Where is Ibicella lutea native to?
Ibicella lutea is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Ibicella genus
Species in the Martyniaceae family
Craniolaria annua, Craniolaria integrifolia, Holoregmia viscida, Ibicella lutea, Ibicella parodii, Martynia annua, Martynia palmeri, Proboscidea louisianica, Proboscidea althaeifolia, Proboscidea louisiana, Proboscidea parviflora, Proboscidea sabulosa, Proboscidea spicata, Proboscidea triloba, Proboscidea diversifolia,
References
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Glen Parker Van Eseltine (1888-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Eselt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:565368-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].