Hibiscus macrophyllus
Largeleaf Rosemallow
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Hibiscus macrophyllus (commonly known as Largeleaf Rosemallow) is a tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Hibiscus genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
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)
Hawaii