Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nesomii
ID:
1262552

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 44 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261890



Common Names

  • Mirabilis nesomii
  • Nesomii Mirabilis
  • Nesom's Mirabilis


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Description

Mirabilis nesomii (also called Nesom's mirabilis, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to the Caribbean. It has a small, erect habit and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry areas, such as grasslands, and is often found growing in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mirabilis nesomii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mirabilis nesomii are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mirabilis nesomii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Mirabilis nesomii

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

Mirabilis nesomii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Mirabilis nesomii?

Mirabilis nesomii is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

What are the characteristics of Mirabilis nesomii?

Mirabilis nesomii is a small shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

How can Mirabilis nesomii be propagated?

Mirabilis nesomii can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

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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