Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
449103

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) MacMill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Metasp. Minnesota Valley : 217 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448435

Common Names

  • Hairy Four O'Clock
  • Mirabilis hirsuta

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Synonyms

  • Oxybaphus hirsutus (Nutt.) Sweet ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Allionia hirsuta coloradoensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Allionia hirsuta rotundifolia Lunell [unknown]
  • Calymenia hirsuta Nutt. [unknown]
  • Mirabilis hirsuta hirsuta [unknown]

Description

Mirabilis hirsuta (also called Hairy Four O'Clock, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has bright, colorful flowers and grows in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mirabilis hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mirabilis hirsuta is a small, white, fragrant flower with four petals. The seed of this plant is a small, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mirabilis hirsuta is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed in late winter. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and then transplanted to their permanent positions when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Mirabilis hirsuta

Mirabilis hirsuta is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Mirabilis hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mirabilis hirsuta?

Mirabilis hirsuta

What is the common name of Mirabilis hirsuta?

Hairy Four O'clock

What is the native range of Mirabilis hirsuta?

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 kew-2502171: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
Conway MacMillan (1867-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacMill.' in the authors string.