Hibiscus phoeniceus
Brazilian Rosemallow
Also known as: Bombicella betulina Bello, 1881 +19 more
- Bombicella betulina Bello, 1881
- Bombicella phoenicea (Jacq.) Bello, 1881
- Bombix phoenicea (Jacq.) Medik.
- Bombycella betulina (DC.) Bello
- Bombycella phoenicea (Jacq.) Bello
- Bombyx phoenicea (Jacq.) Moench
- Hibiscus betulifolius Kunth
- Hibiscus betulinus DC.
- Hibiscus brasiliensis L.
- Hibiscus brasiliensis var. genuinus Hochr.
- Hibiscus brasiliensis var. luteus Hochr.
- Hibiscus brasiliensis var. sylvaticus (Benth.) Hochr.
- Hibiscus cavanillesianus Kunth
- Hibiscus columbinus (Moc. & Sessé)
- Hibiscus iochromus Brandegee
- Hibiscus luteus Pav.
- Hibiscus neglectus C.Wright
- Hibiscus phoeniceus var. albiflorus Gürke
- Hibiscus phoeniceus var. rubriflorus Gürke
- Hibiscus sylvaticus Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Hibiscus phoeniceus (commonly known as Brazilian Rosemallow) is a shrub within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles
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)
Windward Is.