Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Woody shrub, able to grow up to 1 - 2 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Green leaves with toothed margins. |
| Flowers | Trumpet-shaped flower, maroon in the middle of the throat, pink to pinkish red in the middle of the petals and yellow along the margins, 5-petaled. |
| Etymology | Genus Hibiscus is from the Greek word hibiskos which Roman poet Virgil used to relate to the marsh mallow plant. Species rosa-sinensis means Chinese rose. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting Plant, Butterfly-Attracting Plant |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Individual Flower Shape | Trumpet-shaped |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31529 |
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| Species ID | 5928 |
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