Hibiscus sparseaculeatus
Also known as: Hibiscus greenwayi var. megensis J.-P.Lebrun
- Hibiscus greenwayi var. megensis J.-P.Lebrun
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Hibiscus sparseaculeatus is a shrub or tree within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania