Four-o'clock Flower  

-Inherent characters-
The Japanese name "Oshiroi-Bana(cosmetic powder flower)" comes from the white powder inside the black seeds, which looks like cosmetic powder . Tolerant to air pollution.
-Scientific name-
Mirabilis jalapa
-Common name-
Four-o'clock Flower
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names   Osiroi-bana,Yugesho
Family   Nyctaginaceae
Origin   Tropical America, Peru
Horticultural classification   Annual
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan   All
What color is it?
Flower  

Leaf  
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
               

   
What size is it?
Plant height   90cm
Flower diameter   2-2.5cm
Inflorescence diameter    
Inflorescence length