Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissimus
ID:
1078149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornby

Source:
tro

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Proc. & Trans. Rhodesia Sci. Assoc. 41: 55 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077487



Common Names

  • Hibiscus altissimus
  • Altissimus Hibiscus
  • Giant Hibiscus


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Description

Hibiscus altissimus (also called Swamp Rose Mallow, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to wetlands of North America. It can reach up to 3 meters in height and has large, lobed leaves. Its flowers are pink or white in color and are borne in clusters. It grows in wet soils and is tolerant of flooding.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus altissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hibiscus altissimus is white with a yellow center, and its seed is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus altissimus is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Hibiscus altissimus

Hibiscus altissimus is native to Madagascar and is found in the eastern and western regions of the island.

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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