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Hibiscus mutabilis
| Family Name: | Malvaceae |
| Common Name: | Confederate Rose, Dixie Rosemallow, Cotton Rose, Rose of Sharon, Changeable Rose, Baru Landak, Botan, Mati-laki-mati-bini, Chinese Rose, 芙蓉 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | China |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | This species usually takes the form of a large, multi-stemmed shrub up to 2.4 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Large leaves are lobed with a toothed leaf margin. |
| Flowers | Large, double flowers are 10-15 cm wide. They are white or pink when they open in the morning, but gradually darken to red, and drop off in the evening. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Medicinal: In Chinese folk medicine, the leaves are used to induce vomiting, expel phlegm, reduce pain/inflammation, and treat excessive bleeding during menstruation. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Focal Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Margin | Palmately Lobed |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Pink |
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| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 796 |
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| Species ID | 2091 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
