Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lavateroides
ID:
1258200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moric.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. (Geneva) 6: 174 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257538



Common Names

  • Hibiscus Lavateroides
  • Lavater's Hibiscus
  • Lavateroides Hibiscus


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Description

Hibiscus lavateroides (also called Hibiscus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It has a woody stem and large, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus lavateroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibiscus lavateroides has large, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus lavateroides is a hardy plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the plant in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Hibiscus lavateroides

Hibiscus lavateroides can be found in India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Hibiscus lavateroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibiscus lavateroides?

Hibiscus lavateroides

What type of plant is Hibiscus lavateroides?

It is a shrub

Where is Hibiscus lavateroides native to?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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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