Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
449687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heimerl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Syst. Nyctag. : 23 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449019



Common Names

  • Violacea Mirabilis
  • Four O'Clock
  • Marvel-of-Peru


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Synonyms

  • Oxybaphus violaceus Choisy [unknown]
  • Allionia violacea L. [unknown]

Description

Mirabilis violacea (also called Violet Four O'Clock, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has long, slender stems and small, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as deserts and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mirabilis violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mirabilis violacea are white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mirabilis violacea is a small, tufted perennial grass, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is native to New Zealand and is found in lowland to montane grasslands and scrubland. It is an evergreen grass with small, glossy leaves. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the divisions moist until they have established.

Where to Find Mirabilis violacea

Mirabilis violacea is native to India, and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Mirabilis violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mirabilis violacea?

Mirabilis violacea

What is the common name of Mirabilis violacea?

Violet Mirabilis

What type of plant is Mirabilis violacea?

Herbaceous perennial

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 kew-2503145: Based on the initial data import
Anton Heimerl (1857-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heimerl' in the authors string.