Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandidieri
ID:
1078058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 515 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077396



Common Names

  • Hibiscus grandidieri
  • Grandidier's Hibiscus
  • Giant Hibiscus


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Description

Hibiscus grandidieri (also called Grandidier's Hibiscus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 2–4 m. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often near streams or in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus grandidieri 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hibiscus grandidieri var. manamboloensis (Hochr.) Hochr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibiscus grandidieri has white flowers with yellow centers and red stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Hibiscus grandidieri

Hibiscus grandidieri 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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