Hibiscus waimeae subsp. waimeae
White Kauai Rosemallow
Also known as: Hibiscus waimeae subsp. helleri Hochr. +1 more
- Hibiscus waimeae subsp. helleri Hochr.
- Hibiscus waimeae var. helleri Hochr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Hibiscus waimeae subsp. waimeae (commonly known as white Kauai rosemallow) is a tree within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in the Pacific. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Hibiscus waimeae, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Hawaii
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago
Base Species & Variations