Hibiscus caerulescens
Also known as: Hibiscus xiphocuspis Baker
- Hibiscus xiphocuspis Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Hibiscus caerulescens is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Hibiscus is notably large, comprising more than 400 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Comoros, Madagascar
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)
Réunion
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms