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The roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable. The species Hibiscus suratensis Linn synonymous with Hibiscus aculeatus G. Don is noted in Visayas in the Philippines as being a souring ingredient for almost all local vegetables and menus. Known as labog in the Visayan area (or labuag/sapinit in Tagalog), the species is an ingredient ...
The following species in the flowering plant genus Hibiscus were accepted by Plants of the World Online as of September 2024. [1] There have been multiple ancient polyploidization events in this genus.
Hibiscus tiliaceus has a worldwide tropical distribution. In the Old World and Oceania , it is a common coastal plant in most of tropical Africa , South Asia (including the Maldives ), Southeast Asia , parts of East Asia (as far north as central Japan , where it reaches its northernmost extent), eastern and northern Australia , [ 9 ] and much ...
Hibiscus panduriformis, the yellow hibiscus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to much of Tropical Africa, Madagascar, Yemen, the Indian Subcontinent, and Myanmar. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] An erect shrub reaching 2.5 m (8 ft), it is a minor weed of cotton .
Hibiscus 'Albo Lacinatus' is a cultivar of Hibiscus that was hybridized no later than the late 1700s or early 1800s, making it one of the earliest Hibiscus cultivars. A tropical hibiscus, it is one of the fastest growing, tallest, and most vigorous of all tropical hibiscus species and cultivars.
Hibiscus bifurcatus, also known as the fork-bracted rose-mallow, [1] is a species of tropical hibiscus native to parts of Central and South America, including Mexico, Peru, and Brazil. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The species is typically found in open woodlands, forest margins , and coastal regions , where it benefits from the warm, humid conditions ...
Abelmoschus moschatus is an aromatic and species of medicinal plant in the family Malvaceae native to Asia and Australia. [2] It has many common names, including Abelmosk, ambrette, annual hibiscus, Bamia Moschata, Galu Gasturi, muskdana, musk mallow, [2] musk okra, [2] ornamental okra, rose mallow, tropical jewel hibiscus, [2] and Yorka okra.
Hibiscus schizopetalus is cultivated as an ornamental plant, for use in tropical and subtropical gardens.In temperate climates it does not tolerate temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F) (RHS hardiness rating H1B); but can be placed outside during the summer months, in a sheltered spot with full sun, in alkaline or neutral soil.