Hibiscus coccineus
Scarlet Rose Mallow, Scarlet Rosemallow
Also known as: Hibiscus semilobatus Chapm.
- Hibiscus semilobatus Chapm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or helophyte.
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Found natively in North America, Hibiscus coccineus (commonly known as Scarlet Rose-Mallow) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Florida, Georgia
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)
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, Uzbekistan, Virginia