Beauty Of The Night
Mirabilis jalapa L.
Mirabilis jalapa L., commonly known as Beauty Of The Night, is a species in the Nyctaginaceae family. It is widely distributed across regions including Açores, Madeira, Portugal Continental, and various parts of South America. The species was first published in 1753. It is also known as the four o'clock flower and is noted for its ornamental value and range of colors.
Description
Mirabilis jalapa L. is a member of the genus Mirabilis in the Nyctaginaceae family. It is found in several regions including Açores, Madeira, Portugal Continental, and parts of South America such as Antioquia, Boyacá, and others. The species was first described in 1753. Common names include Beauty Of The Night and four o'clock flower. The name Mirabilis jalapa is derived from Latin, with 'Mirabilis' meaning wonderful and 'Jalapa' referring to the state capital of Veracruz in Mexico. It is believed to have been cultivated by the Aztecs for both medicinal and ornamental purposes.
Other common names
Beauty Of The NightBeauty-Of-The-NightCommon Four O'ClockCommon Four-O'ClockFalse JalapFour O'ClockFour-O'ClockMarvel Of PeruMarvel-Of-PeruMorning RoseNachtschoneFour o'Clock flower
Distribution
Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Antioquia, Boyacá, Cesar, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Norte de Santander, Quindío, Santander, Tolima, Valle del Cauca · BR · Subregiones: Cordillera occidental, Cordillera central, Norte, Zona central, Sur, Enclaves subxerofíticos · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Barrancas | Distracción | Hatonuevo | Riohacha · Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena · TR · TW · RU · ZA · SC · Rapa Nui - Easter Islands · CL · Juan Fernandez Islands · HR · CU · CK · YE
Synonyms
Jalapa officinalisNyctago hortensisNyctago jalapaeNyctago versicolorMirabilis lindheimeriMirabilis jalapa subsp. lindheimeriMirabilis jalapa var. lindheimeriMirabilis jalapa var. jalapa
