Hibiscus bifurcatus
Fork Bracted Rosemallow, Forkleaf Rosemallow
Also known as: Hibiscus bicornis G.Mey. +5 more
- Hibiscus bicornis G.Mey.
- Hibiscus bifurcatus f. glaber Gürke
- Hibiscus bifurcatus f. pilosus Gürke
- Hibiscus bifurcatus var. bicornis Hochr.
- Hibiscus bifurcatus var. glaber (Gürke) Hochr.
- Hibiscus fluminensis Vell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Hibiscus bifurcatus (commonly known as Fork-Bracted Rosemallow or Forkleaf Rosemallow) is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Hibiscus genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Florida, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.