Ascension : Conservation Weekly
Submitted by The Islander (Conservation Office) 05.07.2012 (Article Archived on 06.09.2012)
Mirabilis jalapa is native to tropical America. This bushy perennial herb has tuberous roots and is known as ‘Four o’clock’ because its fragrant flowers open in late afternoon, remain open all night and close again at dawn.
Marvel of Peru, Four o’ clock
Mirabilis jalapa is native to tropical America. This bushy perennial herb has tuberous roots and is known as ‘Four o’clock’ because its fragrant flowers open in late afternoon, remain open all night and close again at dawn.
The flowers are trumpet-shaped with five lobes and maybe yellow, bright pink or, occasionally, white. The leaves are pointed and heart-shaped. The plant is widespread on the upper Ramps. (Information and pictures used from book Flowering Plants of Ascension Island)
Reduced Stock
As of from the 1st July 2012 we have reduced some of our conservation stock.
Turtle printed re-usable eco-friendly bags, great for shopping was £5.00 now £2.50
Miniature kites was £4.00 now £2.00
Green Mountain National Park Pens was £3.00 now £2.00
Why not stop by and have look!
Please be advised that due to on-going field work the Conservation Office will open from 7.30am -10am during week days. We open as normal on Saturdays, 10am-12noon, signs will be posted on the door when the office is closed. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Volunteers welcome. Please contact Natasha Williams or Jolene Sim. Ascension Island Conservation Department. Georgetown. Tel: 6359. Email: natasha.williams@ascension.gov.ac or jolene.sim@ascension.gov.ac
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