Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis
China Rose, Chinese Hibiscus
Other regional names: Hawaiian Hibiscus +1 more
- Hawaiian Hibiscus
- Shoeblackplant
Also known as: Hibiscus androphoro-petaloides Pancher ex Fosberg, 1997 +16 more
- Hibiscus androphoro-petaloides Pancher ex Fosberg, 1997
- Hibiscus androphoropetaloides Pancher
- Hibiscus arnottii Griff. ex Mast
- Hibiscus carminata-perfecta W.Bull
- Hibiscus colleri Anon.
- Hibiscus denisonii Burb.
- Hibiscus festalis Salisb.
- Hibiscus festivalis Salisb.
- Hibiscus fulgens W.Baxter
- Hibiscus fulgidus W.Bull
- Hibiscus liliiflorus Griff. ex Mast.
- Hibiscus metallicus B.S.Williams
- Hibiscus miniatus-semiplenus W.Bull
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis subsp. albo-pleno J.Harrison
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis subsp. albovariegatus Meehan
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis subsp. aurantia-pleno J.Harrison
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis subsp. carminata-perfecta Meehan
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis (commonly known as China-rose or Chinese Hibiscus) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Its recorded native-climate profile places it mainly within seasonally dry tropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
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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)
Andaman Is., Ascension, Assam, Azores, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Borneo, California, Cambodia, Cameroon, Caroline Is., Cayman Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Aegean Is., East Himalaya, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Florida, Galápagos, Gambia, The, Gilbert Is., Guatemala, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Juan Fernández Is., Kenya, Laos, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Line Is., Madeira, Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, Nicobar Is., Niue, Pakistan, Pitcairn Is., Puerto Rico, Rodrigues, Réunion, Samoa, Sardegna, Society Is., Solomon Is., Southwest Caribbean, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tokelau-Manihiki, Tonga, Trinidad-Tobago, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Tunisia, Uganda, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Windward Is., Zaïre
Parent Species