four o'clock
Mirabilis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Four o'clock, scientifically known as Mirabilis, is a captivating flowering plant cherished for its nocturnal blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant medicinal potential. Used traditionally to treat skin ailments and various internal inflammations, its unique chemical properties offer fascinating opportunities for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- four-o'clock
- umbrellawort
- four o'clocks
- umbrellaworts
- four o'clock
Scientific Names
Accepted name
MirabilisSynonyms
- Calyxhymenia
- Calymenia
- Quamoclidion
- Trimista
- Jalapa
- Hesperonia
- Hermidium
- Allioniella
- Nyctago
- Oxybaphus
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Maravillas
German:
- Wunderblumen
- Wunderblume
- Wunderblumen
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Nyctaginaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Mirabilis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Genus | Mirabilis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be observed in Great Britain and Sweden. Moving southward, the species is also found throughout various parts of Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Austria as well as Germany. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the territories of Czechia-Slovakia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Mirabilis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiviral
- The Journal of biological chemistry