Hibiscus lunariifolius
Hibiscus
Also known as: Cotyloplecta macrantha Alef. +4 more
- Cotyloplecta macrantha Alef.
- Hibiscus petiolosus Miq.
- Hibiscus pruriens Roxb.
- Hibiscus pruriens Roxb. ex DC.
- Hibiscus pruriens Willd. ex Hornem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Hibiscus lunariifolius (commonly known as Hibiscus) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Found natively in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Hibiscus is notably large, comprising more than 400 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Sri Lanka
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)
Botswana, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe