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Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Purpurascens'

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Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Purpurascens'

Family Name: Malvaceae
Synonyms: Talipariti tiliaceum 'Purpurascens'

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Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Tree (Small (6m-15m), Shrubby (1m-5m))
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic
Plant Shape Shrubby

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Coastal

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate
Rootzone Tolerance Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site)

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green, Purple, Red
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Smooth, Leathery, Raised / Sunken Veins, Thick
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate
Foliar Venation Pinnate / Net
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 4.0 (Tree - Dense Canopy)

Non - Foliar and Storage

Trunk Type (Non Palm) Woody
Stem Type & Modification Woody
Root Type Underground (Tap Root, Fibrous Root)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower & Plant Sexuality Bisexual Flowers
Flower Colour(s) Orange, Red, Yellow / Golden
Flower Symmetry Radial
Flowering Period Free-Flowering
Flowering Opening Time Daytime
Flower Lifespan on Plant 1 Day
Flowering Habit Polycarpic

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Master ID 1880
Species ID 3173
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Species record last updated on: 18 February 2022.
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