Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycalyx
ID:
1078273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 202 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077611



Common Names

  • Platycalyx Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus platycalyx
  • Platycalyx Rose Mallow


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Description

Hibiscus platycalyx (also called Broad-calyx Hibiscus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. It typically grows in moist meadows and open woodlands, and has large, pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus platycalyx is used as an ornamental plant, for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hibiscus platycalyx flower has five petals that are yellow to orange in color. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus platycalyx is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by cuttings, seed, or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Hibiscus platycalyx

Hibiscus platycalyx is native to South Africa.

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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