Hibiscus nigricaulis
Also known as: Hibiscus cannabinus Ulbr. & Fr. +2 more
- Hibiscus cannabinus Ulbr. & Fr.
- Hibiscus meeusei Exell
- Hibiscus sabdariffa Mendonça & Torre
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Hibiscus nigricaulis is an annual or biennial belonging to the Malvaceae family. Found natively in Africa, 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
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe