Hibiscus sepikensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borss.Waalk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Blumea 14: 46 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264317
Common Names
- Hibiscus Sepikensis
- Sepikensis Hibiscus
- Sepikensis Rose Mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hibiscus sepikensis (also called Sepik hibiscus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Papua New Guinea. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 m tall. It grows in tropical moist forests, tropical dry forests and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hibiscus sepikensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hibiscus sepikensis is white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hibiscus sepikensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well established.
Where to Find Hibiscus sepikensis
Hibiscus sepikensis can be found in Papua New Guinea.
Hibiscus sepikensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibiscus sepikensis?
Hibiscus sepikensis
What is the common name of Hibiscus sepikensis?
Sepikensis
What is the natural habitat of Hibiscus sepikensis?
Tropical rainforests
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
Jan van Borssum Waalkes (1922-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borss.Waalk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:560805-1: Based on the initial data import