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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