Hibiscus platanifolius
Also known as: Hibiscus acerifolius DC. +10 more
- Hibiscus acerifolius DC.
- Hibiscus aestuans Wall.
- Hibiscus asperatus Wall.
- Hibiscus collinus Roxb.
- Hibiscus collinus Roxb. ex G.Don
- Hibiscus collinus Voigt
- Hibiscus eriocarpus DC.
- Hibiscus gossypinus Baill.
- Hibiscus planifolius Sweet
- Hibiscus simplex Roxb. ex G.Don
- Pavonia acerifolia Link & Otto
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Africa and Tropical Asia, Hibiscus platanifolius is a tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Comoros, India, Madagascar, 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)
Cuba, Trinidad-Tobago