Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manuripiensis
ID:
1042589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 17: 37 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041927



Common Names

  • Hibiscus Manuripiensis
  • Manuripiensis Hibiscus
  • Manuripiensis's Hibiscus


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Description

Hibiscus manuripiensis (also called Manuripe Hibiscus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has large, lobed leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in open grasslands and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus manuripiensis is used to make herbal teas and tinctures, as well as for dyeing fabrics and making paper. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hibiscus manuripiensis is a large, pink, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are short and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus manuripiensis is a perennial shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hibiscus manuripiensis

Hibiscus manuripiensis is found in the tropical forests of northern Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

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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