Sunday, July 21, 2024

Mirabilis jalapa L.

 

Family – Nyctaginaceae

Synonym – Mirabilis jalapa f. eujalapa Heimerl; Nyctago hortensis Dum.Cours.; Nyctago jalapae (L.) DC; Nyctago versicolor Salisb. 

Vernacular names – Anthimalari; Anthimandaram; Nalu-mani-chedi; Pantheeradi; Pathittadi

Habit – Herb

Habitat – Grown as garden plant and also found as escape

Distribution – Native of Peru; now cultivated in all Tropical regions

Flowering and Fruiting – August-April

Key Identification Features – It has large tuberous roots, semisucculent stems, and triangular-ovate leaves. The inflorescence consists of 3-7-flowered clusters with pink, white, or yellow funnel-shaped perianths. Stamens are exserted, and the fruit turns black when ripe.

Uses – It is a garden plant



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