Hibiscus laevis
Halberd Leaf Rose Mallow, Halberd Leaved Rose Mallow
Other regional names: Halberdleaf Rosemallow +5 more
- Halberdleaf Rosemallow
- Military Hibiscus
- Scarlet Rose Mallow
- Scarlet Rosemallow
- Smooth Rose Mallow
- Sweating Weed
Also known as: Hibiscus coccineus var. virginicus Hochr. +5 more
- Hibiscus coccineus var. virginicus Hochr.
- Hibiscus laevis Scop.
- Hibiscus militaris Cav.
- Hibiscus riparius Pers.
- Hibiscus virginicus Walter
- Sphaeroma ambiguum (Ten.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or helophyte.
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Hibiscus laevis (commonly known as Halberd-Leaf Rose-Mallow or Halberd-Leaved Rose-Mallow) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Hibiscus genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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)
New York, Uzbekistan