Hibiscus poeppigii
Poeppig's Rose Mallow, Poeppig's Rosemallow
Also known as: Achania floridana (Nutt.) Raf. +8 more
- Achania floridana (Nutt.) Raf.
- Achania poeppigii Spreng.
- Hibiscus floridanus Shuttlew. ex A.Gray
- Hibiscus macleayanus Bancr. ex Macfad.
- Malache poeppigii (Spreng.) Kuntze
- Malvaviscus floridanus Nutt.
- Malvaviscus poeppigii (Spreng.) G.Don
- Pavonia poeppigii (Spreng.) Schltdl.
- Pavonia poeppigii (Spreng.) Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Hibiscus poeppigii (commonly known as Poeppig's rose-mallow) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Hibiscus, which contains over 400 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Florida, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast