Okenia hypogaea
Burrowing Four O'clock
Also known as: Okenia grandiflora Standl. +2 more
- Okenia grandiflora Standl.
- Okenia parviflora Paul G.Wilson
- Okenia rosei Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Nyctaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Okenia hypogaea (commonly known as Burrowing Four O'clock) is an annual belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Florida, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua