Hibiscus

23 species Malvaceae

Morphological Summary

Cosmopolitan genus of the Malvaceae family with around 300 species of tropical and subtropical herbs, shrubs and trees. Some species have tuberous roots or succulent stems adapted to seasonal drought. Flowers are large, showy, with free petals and a characteristic staminal column. Widely cultivated as ornamental, medicinal and food plant worldwide.

Distribution Cosmopolitan distribution in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, the Americas, Oceania and the Mediterranean. Greatest diversity in East Africa and Madagascar.

Conservation Large genus with several locally threatened species; some critically endangered on oceanic islands and narrow-range endemics. Global status: Least Concern for most species.

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Hibiscus

Morphological Summary

Hibiscus arnottianus A.Gray

Hibiscus bellicosus H.Lév.

Hibiscus brackenridgei A.Gray

Hibiscus clayi O.Deg. & I.Deg.

Hibiscus elatus Sw.

Hibiscus esquirolii H.Lév.

Hibiscus fragilis DC.

Hibiscus hamabo Siebold & Zucc.

Hibiscus kokio Hillebr.

Hibiscus mutabilis 'Flore Pleno'

Hibiscus mutabilis L.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Albo Lacinatus'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Brilliant'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Cooperi'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Surfrider'

Hibiscus sagittifolius Kurz

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird'

Hibiscus syriacus 'Diana'

Hibiscus syriacus L.

Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge'

Hibiscus tiliaceus L.

Hibiscus waimeae A.Heller