Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
melanotricha
ID:
1251668

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Spellenb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 85(2): 99. 1999 [1998 publ. 1999]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251006



Common Names

  • Mirabilis melanotricha
  • Melanotricha Mirabilis
  • Mirabilis


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Description

Mirabilis melanotricha (also called 'Black-haired Mirabilis', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Mirabilis melanotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mirabilis melanotricha has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and the first leaves are ovate-lanceolate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mirabilis melanotricha is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix with perlite or pumice added for extra drainage.

Where to Find Mirabilis melanotricha

Mirabilis melanotricha is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico.

Mirabilis melanotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mirabilis melanotricha?

Mirabilis melanotricha

What is the common name of Mirabilis melanotricha?

Black-haired mirabilis

What is the natural habitat of Mirabilis melanotricha?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

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-50159271: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Richard William Spellenberg (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spellenb.' in the authors string.