Hibiscus verbasciformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch ex Hochr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 4: 143 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077956
Common Names
- Hibiscus Verbasciformis
- Verbasciformis Hibiscus
- Hibiscus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hibiscus verbasciformis (also called Verbasciformis Hibiscus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white to pink flowers with a diameter of 2 cm and its leaves are ovate and serrated. It grows in humid and wet areas, such as in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hibiscus verbasciformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hibiscus verbasciformis has pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hibiscus verbasciformis is a perennial herb native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hibiscus verbasciformis
Hibiscus verbasciformis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California and Oregon.
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 tro-19602912: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.