Status:
valid
Authors:
Abbiatti
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 4: 458 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728991
Common Names
- Ibicella parodii
- Parodii Ibicella
- Parodii Doll's-Eyes
Description
Ibicella parodii (also called Parodi's Ibicella, 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 parodii 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 parodii 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
Ibicella parodii is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun to partial shade and 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 parodii
Ibicella parodii can be found in Central and South America.
Ibicella parodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ibicella parodii?
Ibicella parodii
What type of plant is Ibicella parodii?
Ibicella parodii is a species of flowering plant in the family Martyniaceae.
Where is Ibicella parodii native to?
Ibicella parodii 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127285-2: 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].