Hibiscus urticifolius
Also known as: Hibiscus selloi Gürke +1 more
- Hibiscus selloi Gürke
- Hibiscus selloi var. paraguariensis Chodat & Hassl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Hibiscus urticifolius is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Hibiscus is notably large, comprising more than 400 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay