Hibiscus squamosus
Also known as: Hibiscus carpotrichus Hochr.
- Hibiscus carpotrichus Hochr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Hibiscus squamosus is an annual belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Hibiscus genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Central African Republic, Chad, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo