Hibiscus hirtus
Also known as: Hibiscus anemoniflorus Zipp. ex Span. +4 more
- Hibiscus anemoniflorus Zipp. ex Span.
- Hibiscus rosa-malabarica Ker Gawl.
- Hibiscus rosa-malabarica KerGawl.
- Hibiscus sumbawanus Warb. & Ulbr. ex Ulbr.
- Hibiscus virgatus Blume
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Hibiscus hirtus is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India
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)
Assam, East Himalaya, Lesser Sunda Is., Thailand, West Himalaya