Mirabilis
Four o'clock
Mirabilis, commonly known as the Four O'Clock flower, is a captivating ornamental plant prized for its evening blooms. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various parts of the plant have been utilized in folk medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin irritations to digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Mirabilis
- Family: Nyctaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Nyctaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mirabilis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mirabilis, is recognized by various colorful names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as Wunderblumen, while in Polish, it is called Dziwaczek. It is known in Russian as Мирабилис and in Hungarian as csodatölcsér, and in Upper Sorbian, it goes by the name Dźiwnička.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Wunderblumen | Wikidata |
| pl | Dziwaczek | Wikidata |
| ru | Мирабилис | Wikidata |
| hu | csodatölcsér | Wikidata |
| hsb | Dźiwnička | Wikidata |
| sv | Underblomssläktet | Wikidata |
| kk | Мирабилис | Wikidata |
| vi | Chi Bông phấn | Wikidata |
| cs | nocenka | Wikidata |
| lt | Dyvinutė | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Activities
Mirabilis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |