Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trionum
ID:
723834

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 697 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723167



Common Names

  • Trefoil
  • Trefoil Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus Trionum


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Synonyms

  • Laguna ternata Willd. [unknown]
  • Trionum cordifolium Moench [unknown]
  • Trionum diffusum Moench [unknown]
  • Trionum frutescens Medik. [unknown]
  • Abelmoschus collinsianus Wood [unknown]
  • Hibiscus dissectus Wall. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus djabinianus Parsa [unknown]
  • Hibiscus hastifolius E.Mey. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus humboldtii Schrank ex Colla [unknown]
  • Hibiscus humboldtii hort. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus marchallianus hort. ex Fisch. & Mey [unknown]
  • Hibiscus pallidus Raf. ex S.Watson [unknown]
  • Hibiscus physodes E.Mey. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus trionum cordifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus uniflorus E.Mey. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus vesicarius Cav. [unknown]
  • Trionum annuum Medik. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus africanus Mill. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus hispidus Mill. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus ternatus Cav. [unknown]
  • Ketmia trionum (L.) Scop. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus trionum vesicarius Hochr. [unknown]

Description

Hibiscus trionum (also called flower-of-an-hour, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a spreading habit. It is native to Europe and grows in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus trionum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hibiscus trionum is a white or yellow five-petaled bloom with a black center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus trionum 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 trionum

Hibiscus trionum is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Hibiscus trionum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibiscus trionum?

Hibiscus trionum

What is the common name of Hibiscus trionum?

Flower-of-an-Hour

What is the flowering season of Hibiscus trionum?

June to August

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,

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