Malvaviscus penduliflorus
Mazapan, Turk's Hat, Turk's Cap, Cardinal's Hat, Sleeping Hibiscus, Pendulous Sleeping Hibiscus, Mazapan, Firecracker Hibiscus
Also known as: Malvaviscus arboreus subsp. penduliflorus (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Hadac +2 more
- Malvaviscus arboreus subsp. penduliflorus (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Hadac
- Malvaviscus arboreus var. longifolius (Garcke) Schery
- Malvaviscus arboreus var. penduliflorus (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Schery
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Malvaviscus penduliflorus (commonly known as Mazapan or Turk's hat) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Texas, Venezuela
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)
Assam, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Benin, Cayman Is., Comoros, Cook Is., Cuba, East Himalaya, Florida, Hawaii, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Marianas, Marquesas, Nepal, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vietnam, Windward Is.