Hibiscus saponarius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craven
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 442 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723029
Common Names
- Saponarius Hibiscus
- Saponariu Hibiscus
- Hibiscus saponarius
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hibiscus saponarius (also called Soapberry Hibiscus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has yellow flowers with red centers and grows in the tropical regions of Africa in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hibiscus saponarius is used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make tea, jams, and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hibiscus saponarius has white or pink flowers with yellow centers and a red stigma. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hibiscus saponarius is a tropical shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which can be collected from the plant's flowers. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Hibiscus saponarius
Hibiscus saponarius is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Hibiscus saponarius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibiscus saponarius?
Hibiscus saponarius
What is the common name of Hibiscus saponarius?
Soapberry Hibiscus
What is the natural habitat of Hibiscus saponarius?
Hibiscus saponarius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
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
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984873-1: Based on the initial data import