Hibiscus diversifolius
Cape Hibiscus, Swamp Hibiscus
Also known as: Hibiscus berberidifolius Cufod. +2 more
- Hibiscus berberidifolius Cufod.
- Hibiscus diversifolius subsp. genuinus Hochr.
- Hibiscus diversifolius var. diversifolius
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Hibiscus diversifolius (commonly known as Cape hibiscus or Swamp Hibiscus) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Caprivi Strip, Chad, Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Fiji, Galápagos, Hawaii, Mauritius, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Niue, Norfolk Is., Philippines, Queensland, St.Helena, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms