Details of Genus: Mirabilis Riv. ex L. (1753)
ID: 508
Genus ja: オシロイバナ
Genus en:
# spp.: 57 (from genus_families table) | 3 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Family ja: オシロイバナ
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 07 Jun 2022 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Himalaya to Central China, N. & Central America, W. & S. South America
Description en: Genus of about 50 species of annuals and tuberous perennials occurring in dry, open habitats in S.W. USA and Central and South America. Branched stems bear opposite, ovate leaves. Large, trumpet-shaped, often fragrant flowers, are borne in axillary corymbs or panicles over a long period in summer. In frost-prone areas, grow most perennial species as annuals, lift after flowering, and overwinter in frost-free conditions; alternatively grow in a cool greenhouse. In warmer climates, grow in a border.
Hardiness en: Frost hardy to frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in early spring, or in situ after danger of frost has passed. Divide tubers in spring.
Pests en: Slugs and aphids may be troublesome.
Description ja:
Comment: Warm America
Comment ja: オシロイバナ
Type species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Nyctaginaceae | オシロイバナ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Nyctaginaceae | オシロイバナ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Nyctaginaceae | オシロイバナ科 | 57 | Show |