Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
donahooiana
ID:
1276203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Le Duc

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Sida 16: 636 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275541



Common Names

  • Mirabilis donahooiana
  • Donahoo's Mirabilis
  • Donahoo's Four O'Clock
  • Donahoo's Four O'Clock


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Description

Mirabilis donahooiana (also called Donahoo's Four O'clock, among many other common names) is an annual herb with slender, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mirabilis donahooiana is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mirabilis donahooiana has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mirabilis donahooiana is a small evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Mirabilis donahooiana

Mirabilis donahooiana is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Mirabilis donahooiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mirabilis donahooiana?

Mirabilis donahooiana

What is the natural habitat of Mirabilis donahooiana?

Mirabilis donahooiana is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the best soil type for Mirabilis donahooiana?

Mirabilis donahooiana prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50279947: Based on the initial data import
Alice Le Duc: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Duc' in the authors string.