Four o'clock
Botanical name: Nyctaginaceae
Four o'clock
Botanical name: Nyctaginaceae
Species of Four o'clock
Okenia
Salpianthus
Sandpuffs
Saltwood
Cryptocarpus
Nyctaginia
Nyctaginia grow in the deserts and scrublands of North America. There is only one species in the genus, often cultivated ornamentally for its bright orange flowers. The flowers have a distinctive odor and bloom only at night before closing during the day.
Commicarpus
Commicarpus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. The genus contain some 30 to 35 species which are native to the tropics and subtropics. Most are found in Africa and western Asia, and eight species are native to southern Africa.
Catchbirdtrees
Catchbirdtrees are a genus of shrubs, trees, and vines that grow in tropical climates. They rely on birds for seed dispersal. The seeds are coated in a sticky substance that adheres to the birds’ feathers, and sometimes the seeds completely cover smaller birds, preventing them from flying away, hence the name Catchbirdtrees.
Windmills
Windmills are characterized by stems that spread over the ground and produce bright purple flowers amidst dark, oval-shaped green leaves. If you look closely, you will see that these blooms are actually made up of three flowers bunched together. They are mostly seen in the wild.
Bougainvillea
Growing along garden walls, trellises, fences, or planted in hedges, bougainvillea produce showy bouquets of colorful flowers. Heart-shaped leaves hide the thorny stems that protect soft, delicate flower-like bracts. They are perfectly at home in warm climates. Various species of bougainvillea are the official flowers of Guam, and certain cities around eastern Asia and California.
Cyphomeris
Trumpets
Spiderlings
Spiderlings are a herbaceous annual and perennial plant. It can be found in south-western North America and Africa. Its common name Spiderlings refers to its long slender stems which form a spidery pattern. It prefers warm tropical regions and has a range of uses including foraging material.
Sand verbenas
Sand verbenas grow bright flowers in bunches of purple, yellow, or white sprays that gardeners like for their pop of color. Their hardy nature makes them a good choice for gardens with rocky soils. They can also be used to draw bees to a garden and promote pollination.
umbrellaworts
The umbrellaworts (Mirabilis) are a group of plants notable for their showy and very fragrant flowers. These plants are often referred to as umbrellaworts because they tend to bloom in the late afternoon. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals, and many form deep, tuberous roots. One of these tubers, M. expansa, is grown as a crop in the Andean region, where it is called mauka or chago.
Scientific Classification
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