Status:
valid
Authors:
Rock
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Div. Forest. Board Commiss. Agric. Forest. Hawaii 1: 14 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077050
Common Names
- Hibiscadelphus Hualalaiensis
- Hualalaiensis Hibiscadelphus
- Hualalaiensis
Description
Hibiscadelphus hualalaiensis (also called Hualalai 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 hualalaiensis 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 hualalaiensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibiscadelphus hualalaiensis 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 hualalaiensis
Hibiscadelphus hualalaiensis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrublands and rocky areas.
Species in the Hibiscadelphus genus
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,