Hibiscus articulatus
Also known as: Hibiscus articulatus var. glabrescens Hochr. +6 more
- Hibiscus articulatus var. glabrescens Hochr.
- Hibiscus articulatus var. stenolobus Hochst. ex Mast.
- Hibiscus bukamensis De Wild.
- Hibiscus bukamensis DeWild.
- Hibiscus eburneopetalus Baker fil.
- Hibiscus oenotheroides Webb
- Hibiscus rhodesicus Baker fil.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Hibiscus articulatus is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Hibiscus genus, encompassing over 400 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina, Cameroon, Caprivi Strip, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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