Hibiscus sudanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 10: 18 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723117
Common Names
- Sudanensis Hibiscus
- Hibiscus Sudanensis
- Sudanese Hibiscus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hibiscus sudanensis (also called 'Sudanese Hibiscus', among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Sudan and is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hibiscus sudanensis is used for making tea, as a food source, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hibiscus sudanensis is a small, white or pink inflorescence, with a long, thin style. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, thin stem and a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hibiscus sudanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Hibiscus sudanensis
Hibiscus sudanensis is native to tropical Africa.
Hibiscus sudanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibiscus sudanensis?
Hibiscus sudanensis
What is the common name of Hibiscus sudanensis?
Sudanese Hibiscus
What is the natural habitat of Hibiscus sudanensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia
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
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:560879-1: Based on the initial data import