Four-o'clock: 1 definition
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Four-o'clock means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Four-o'clock in English is the name of a plant defined with Mirabilis jalapa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nyctago dichotoma Juss. ex Roem. & Schult. (among others).
2) Four-o'clock is also identified with Mirabilis linearis It has the synonym Oxybaphus lanceolatus (Rydb.) Standl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nyctaginaceae.
· J. Yunnan Educ. Coll., Nat. Sci. Ed. (1998)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Le Botaniste Cultivateur (1802)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1896)
· Fl. Amer. Sept. (Pursh) (1814)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Four-o'clock, for example chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
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Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study) (by Smitthai Aphiwatamonkul)
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The Happenings of a Day < [March 1939]
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Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) (by Makarand Gopal Newalkar)
The Garuda Purana (abridged) (by Ernest Wood)