Hibiscus diversifolius subsp. diversifolius
Also known as: Abelmoschus persicifolius (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Walp. +10 more
- Abelmoschus persicifolius (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Walp.
- Althaea spicata (Cav.) Spreng.
- Furcaria diversifolia (Jacq.) Ulbr.
- Hibiscus beckleri F.Muell.
- Hibiscus biflorus A.Spreng.
- Hibiscus decaisneanus Hochr.
- Hibiscus diversifolius var. angustilobus Hauman
- Hibiscus macularis E.Mey. ex Harv. & Sond.
- Hibiscus paludosus Merr.
- Hibiscus persicifolius Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Hibiscus spicatus Cav.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Hibiscus diversifolius subsp. diversifolius is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. Naturally occurring 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Chad, Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Liberia, Madagascar, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre
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, Brazil Southeast, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Fiji, Galápagos, Hawaii, Mauritius, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Niue, Norfolk Is., Philippines, Queensland, St.Helena, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Western Australia
Base Species & Variations