Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
723196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven, F.D.Wilson & Fryxell

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 16: 192 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722529



Common Names

  • Hibiscus Fallax
  • Fallax Hibiscus
  • Fallax Hibiscus


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Description

Hibiscus fallax (also called fallacious hibiscus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has large, yellow flowers and is found in tropical woodlands, savannas, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus fallax is used as a source of food, fiber, and medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibiscus fallax has large, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus fallax can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Hibiscus fallax

Hibiscus fallax is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Hibiscus fallax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibiscus fallax?

Hibiscus fallax

What is the common name of Hibiscus fallax?

False hibiscus

What is the natural habitat of Hibiscus fallax?

It is native to tropical Africa

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

Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.
F. Douglas Wilson (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.D.Wilson' in the authors string.