Hibiscus austro-yunnanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu & K.M.Feng
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 2: 223 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078130
Common Names
- Hibiscus austro-yunnanensis
- Austro-Yunnan Hibiscus
- Austro-Yunnanensis Hibiscus
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Hibiscus austro-yunnanensis (also called Austro-Yunnan hibiscus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to China, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an annual herb, usually growing up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hibiscus austro-yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hibiscus austro-yunnanensis is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hibiscus austro-yunnanensis is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Hibiscus austro-yunnanensis
Hibiscus austro-yunnanensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19603488: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Feng Guomei (1917-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Feng' in the authors string.