Hibiscus acetosella
African Rose Mallow, African Rosemallow
Other regional names: Cranberry Hibiscus +1 more
- Cranberry Hibiscus
- False Roselle
Also known as: Hibiscus surattensis var. eetveldeanus (DeWild. & T.Durand) Hochr.
- Hibiscus surattensis var. eetveldeanus (DeWild. & T.Durand) Hochr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Found natively in Africa, Hibiscus acetosella (commonly known as African rose-mallow) is an annual or shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Burundi, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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)
Bahamas, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Borneo, Brazil Southeast, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Florida, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Honduras, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mauritius, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam