Hibiscus tridactylites - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Three Exped. Australia 1: 85 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723159
Common Names
- Tridactylites Hibiscus
- Hibiscus Tridactylites
- Tridactylites Hibiscus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hibiscus tridactylites (also called three-fingered hibiscus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a spreading habit. It is native to Africa and grows in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hibiscus tridactylites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hibiscus tridactylites has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hibiscus tridactylites is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of up to 3 meters and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hibiscus tridactylites
Hibiscus tridactylites is native to Madagascar and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Hibiscus tridactylites FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibiscus tridactylites?
Hibiscus tridactylites
What is the common name of Hibiscus tridactylites?
Three-fingered Rosemallow
What is the flowering season of Hibiscus tridactylites?
July to September
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:560923-1: Based on the initial data import