Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
distans
ID:
1077711

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.E.Bishop & D.R.Herbst

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 25: 290 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077049



Common Names

  • Hibiscadelphus Distans
  • Distans Hibiscadelphus
  • Distans


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Description

Hibiscadelphus distans (also called Distant Hibiscadelphus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It is found in dry grasslands, forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscadelphus distans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hibiscadelphus distans is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscadelphus distans is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hibiscadelphus distans

Hibiscadelphus distans is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrublands and rocky areas.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19600953: Based on the initial data import
Derral Raymon Herbst (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Herbst' in the authors string.
Luther Earl Bishop (1943-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Bishop' in the authors string.