Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aridus
ID:
1078242

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Dyer

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1933: 460 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077580



Common Names

  • Desert Hibiscus
  • Arid Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus aridus


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Description

Hibiscus aridus (also called Arid Hibiscus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in rocky habitats. It is a small shrub, growing to around 1 m tall, with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus aridus is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, sore throat, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibiscus aridus has white flowers with yellow centers and red stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus aridus 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 aridus

Hibiscus aridus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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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