Hibiscus radiatus
Monarch Rose Mallow, Monarch Rosemallow
Also known as: Canhamo braziliensis Perini +6 more
- Canhamo braziliensis Perini
- Hibiscus cannabinus var. unidens (Lindl.) Hochr.
- Hibiscus heptaphyllus Dalzell & A.Gibson
- Hibiscus lindleyi Wall.
- Hibiscus unidens Lindl.
- Hibiscus unidens Lindl. ex Edwards
- Pavonia perinii Perini
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or shrub.
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Hibiscus radiatus (commonly known as Monarch Rose-Mallow) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, 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
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Myanmar
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)
Argentina Northeast, Assam, Bangladesh, Brazil Southeast, Central African Republic, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, El Salvador, Florida, Galápagos, Honduras, Laos, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Texas, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.