Hibiscus ribifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 5: 154 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246582
Common Names
- Hibiscus ribifolius
- Hibiscus
- Ribifolius
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hibiscus ribifolius (also called Ribifolius Hibiscus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate and serrated and its flowers are pink with a yellow center. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in dry and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hibiscus ribifolius is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hibiscus ribifolius is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with simple leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hibiscus ribifolius can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Hibiscus ribifolius
Hibiscus ribifolius is native to Mexico.
Hibiscus ribifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibiscus ribifolius?
Hibiscus ribifolius
What is the common name of Hibiscus ribifolius?
Ribbed-leaf Hibiscus
What is the natural habitat of Hibiscus ribifolius?
Hibiscus ribifolius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50137704: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.