Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
1242992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832 , 3: 195 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242330



Common Names

  • Fragrans Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus Fragrans
  • Fragrant Hibiscus


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Description

Hibiscus fragrans (also called Fragrans, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in moist forests and along the edges of rivers. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hibiscus fragrans are large, pink and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus fragrans is a tropical evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hibiscus fragrans

Hibiscus fragrans is native to tropical Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Hibiscus fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibiscus fragrans?

Hibiscus fragrans

What is the common name of Hibiscus fragrans?

Fragrant hibiscus

What is the habitat of Hibiscus fragrans?

Hibiscus fragrans is found in open woods, grassy meadows, and roadsides

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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