Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeatus
ID:
1077713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
tro

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 177 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077051



Common Names

  • Hibiscus Aculeatus
  • Aculeatus Hibiscus
  • Aculeatus


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Description

Hibiscus aculeatus (also called Prickly Hibiscus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry grasslands, forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus aculeatus 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 Hibiscus aculeatus 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

Hibiscus aculeatus 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 Hibiscus aculeatus

Hibiscus aculeatus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrublands and rocky areas.

Species in the Hibiscus genus

Hibiscus cabralensis, Hibiscus mariae, Hibiscus acetosella, Hibiscus aethiopicus, Hibiscus ahlensis, Hibiscus amambayensis, Hibiscus amazonicus, Hibiscus ambovombensis, Hibiscus andersonii, Hibiscus andongensis, Hibiscus aneuthe, Hibiscus angolensis, Hibiscus ankaramyensis, Hibiscus aphelus, Hibiscus apodus, Hibiscus aponeurus, Hibiscus arenicola, Hibiscus argutus, Hibiscus arnhemensis, Hibiscus articulatus, Hibiscus australensis, Hibiscus austrinus, Hibiscus bacalusius, Hibiscus benguellensis, Hibiscus bequaertii, Hibiscus berberidifolius, Hibiscus bicalyculatus, Hibiscus bifurcatus, Hibiscus biseptus, Hibiscus boranensis, Hibiscus boryanus, Hibiscus brachychlaenus, Hibiscus brachysiphonius, Hibiscus brackenridgei, Hibiscus brennanii, Hibiscus bricchettii, Hibiscus burtt-davyi, Hibiscus byrnesii, Hibiscus caesius, Hibiscus calcicola, Hibiscus calodendron, Hibiscus calyphyllus, Hibiscus cannabinus, Hibiscus castroi, Hibiscus ceratophorus, Hibiscus cerradoensis, Hibiscus chancoae, Hibiscus chrysochaetus, Hibiscus citrinus, Hibiscus clayii,

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,

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