The difference between tuberose and Mirabilis jalapa

1. Different plant types

Tuberose is a shrub of the genus Tuberose. It is evergreen all year round. The plant is relatively tall, with old branches that are gray-brown and small branches that are covered with soft hairs.

Mirabilis jalapa is a herbaceous plant that can grow to about 1 meter in height and has very thick roots underneath.

2. Different leaves

The leaves of tuberose are opposite, broadly ovate and heart-shaped, and appear smaller than the latter's leaves. They are about 4-9.5cm long and 3-8cm wide. The tip is relatively short and gradually becomes pointed. The base is deeply heart-shaped, and the leaf edges are hairy.

The leaves of Mirabilis jalapa are oval or oval-triangular in shape, and appear larger, about 3-15cm long and 2-9cm wide, with no hair on both sides of the leaves.

3. Different flowers

The biggest difference lies in the flower part. As the name suggests, tuberose blooms at night. The inflorescences are borne in the axillary umbrella-shaped cymes. The number of flowers is relatively large and the color is relatively single, usually yellow-green or pure white, with a hint of fragrance.

Mirabilis jalapa blooms during the day. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, about 2.5 cm in diameter, and the petals come in a variety of colors, including yellow, white, purple, pink, red, etc.