Hibiscus diversifolius subsp. rivularis
Also known as: Hibiscus rivularis Bremek. & Oberm.
- Hibiscus rivularis Bremek. & Oberm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or shrub.
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Hibiscus diversifolius subsp. rivularis is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Hibiscus diversifolius, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Brazil South, Queensland
Base Species & Variations