Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diplocrater
ID:
1078089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 20: 78 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077427



Common Names

  • Hibiscus diplocrater
  • Diplocrater Hibiscus
  • Giant Hibiscus


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Description

Hibiscus diplocrater (also called False Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a sprawling habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and have a toothed margin. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus diplocrater is used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer for soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hibiscus diplocrater 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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Where to Find Hibiscus diplocrater

Hibiscus diplocrater 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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