Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
austrotexana
ID:
1255483

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75: 438 (1993 publ. 1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254821



Common Names

  • Mirabilis austrotexana
  • Austrotexana Mirabilis
  • Austrotexana Fern


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Description

Mirabilis austrotexana (also called Texas Four O'clock, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and dry prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Mirabilis austrotexana is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mirabilis austrotexana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mirabilis austrotexana is a small shrub that grows up to 0.5m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Mirabilis austrotexana

Mirabilis austrotexana is native to Mexico and can be found growing in dry, tropical forests.

Mirabilis austrotexana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mirabilis austrotexana?

Mirabilis austrotexana

What is the common name of Mirabilis austrotexana?

Texas Four O'clock

What is the natural habitat of Mirabilis austrotexana?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in open woodlands

Species in the Mirabilis genus

Mirabilis jalapa, Mirabilis hirsuta, Mirabilis elegans, Mirabilis longiflora, Mirabilis oxybaphoides, Mirabilis odorata, Mirabilis violacea, Mirabilis campanulata, Mirabilis intercedens, Mirabilis oaxacae, Mirabilis ovata, Mirabilis prostrata, Mirabilis weberbaueri, Mirabilis aggregata, Mirabilis albida, Mirabilis alipes, Mirabilis bigelovii, Mirabilis californica, Mirabilis coccinea, Mirabilis collina, Mirabilis decipiens, Mirabilis dumetorum, Mirabilis gigantea, Mirabilis glabra, Mirabilis glabrifolia, Mirabilis greenei, Mirabilis linearis, Mirabilis macfarlanei, Mirabilis multiflora, Mirabilis oblongifolia, Mirabilis pudica, Mirabilis pumila, Mirabilis rotundifolia, Mirabilis tenuiloba, Mirabilis expansa, Mirabilis viscosa, Mirabilis laevis, Mirabilis pulchella, Mirabilis watsoniana, Mirabilis suffruticosa, Mirabilis wrightiana, Mirabilis hintoniorum, Mirabilis microchlamydea, Mirabilis comata, Mirabilis longipes, Mirabilis triflora, Mirabilis oligantha, Mirabilis polyphylla, Mirabilis pringlei, Mirabilis urbani,

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

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