Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cucurbitaceus
ID:
1077317

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 244 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076655



Common Names

  • Hibiscus cucurbitaceus
  • Cucurbit-leaved Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus


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Description

Hibiscus cucurbitaceus (also called 'Cucumber Hibiscus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and is native to tropical South America. It is found in a variety of habitats including rainforest, dry forest, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus cucurbitaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hibiscus cucurbitaceus is a bright yellow, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus cucurbitaceus is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Hibiscus cucurbitaceus

Hibiscus cucurbitaceus can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.

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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