Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paramutabilis
ID:
1078797

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Bailey

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 1: 190 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078135



Common Names

  • Hibiscus paramutabilis
  • Paramutabilis Hibiscus
  • Paramutabilis Hibiscus


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Description

Hibiscus paramutabilis (also called Paramutabilis Hibiscus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white to pink flowers with a diameter of 2 cm and its leaves are ovate and serrated. It grows in humid and wet areas, such as in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus paramutabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hibiscus paramutabilis var. longipedicellatus K.M.Feng

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hibiscus paramutabilis is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus paramutabilis is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Hibiscus paramutabilis

Hibiscus paramutabilis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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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