Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
1279625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 25: 80 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278963



Common Names

  • Hibiscus wilsonii
  • Wilson's Hibiscus
  • Wilson's Rosemallow


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Description

Hibiscus wilsonii (also called Wilson's Hibiscus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 2–5 m. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus wilsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibiscus wilsonii has large, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus wilsonii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Hibiscus wilsonii

Hibiscus wilsonii is native to the Wilsonii region of India and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.

Hibiscus wilsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibiscus wilsonii?

Hibiscus wilsonii

What is the common name of Hibiscus wilsonii?

Wilson's hibiscus

What type of plant is Hibiscus wilsonii?

Herbaceous perennial

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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