Lindheimer’s Globeberry
(Ibervillea lindheimeri)
Lindheimer’s Globeberry (Ibervillea lindheimeri)
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Photo by: Sue Ann Kendall | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Sue Ann Kendall | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-06-15T13:56:53Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Ibervillea lindheimeri, commonly known as Lindheimer’s Globeberry, is a perennial vine with succulent characteristics, native to arid regions, rocky hillsides, and canyons in the South Central United States and Mexico. It can climb to heights of 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) with a similar spread of 3-10 feet (0.9-3 meters). This vine is deciduous, losing its leaves during the dormant season. Its foliage is typically bright green, and it produces small, showy yellow flowers in the summer, followed by spherical, ornamental fruits that may persist into winter.
Lindheimer’s Globeberry is valued for its drought tolerance and unique appearance, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens. It is also used to provide vertical interest in dry garden settings. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal water once established, preferring well-draining soils. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, gardeners should be cautious of overwatering, which can lead to root rot. It is also important to provide support for the vine to climb on as it grows.CC BY-SA 4.0
Lindheimer’s Globeberry is valued for its drought tolerance and unique appearance, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens. It is also used to provide vertical interest in dry garden settings. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal water once established, preferring well-draining soils. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, gardeners should be cautious of overwatering, which can lead to root rot. It is also important to provide support for the vine to climb on as it grows.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine, Succulent
- Height: 6-10 feet
- Width: 3-10 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to arid regions, rocky hillsides, and canyons in the South Central United States and Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Rio Grande Globeberry, Balsamgourd, Globeberry, Wild Balsam, Deer Apple
Scientific Names: , Ibervillea lindheimeri, Ibervillea tripartita, Maximowiczia lindheimeri, Sicydium lindheimeri, Ibervillea tenella, Maximowiczia tripartita, Sicydium tenellum, Bryonia abyssinica, Maximowiczia tripartita var. tenella
GBIF Accepted Name: Ibervillea lindheimeri (A.Gray) Greene