Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schinzii
ID:
723703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke ex Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 30: 176 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723036



Common Names

  • Schinzii Hibiscus
  • Schinzi Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus schinzii


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Synonyms

  • Hibiscus swynnertonii Baker f. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus cordatus sensu Garcia [deprecated]
  • Hibiscus physaloides schinzii (Gürke) Hochr. [unknown]

Description

Hibiscus schinzii (also called Schinz's Hibiscus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, where it grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus schinzii 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 schinzii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus schinzii is a tropical shrub that is native to Africa. 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 schinzii

Hibiscus schinzii is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Madagascar, the Comoros, and the Seychelles.

Hibiscus schinzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibiscus schinzii?

Hibiscus schinzii

What is the natural habitat of Hibiscus schinzii?

Hibiscus schinzii is native to Africa

What is the size of Hibiscus schinzii?

Hibiscus schinzii can grow up to 1.5 m in height

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 kew-2850483: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.