Hibiscus praeteritus
Also known as: Hibiscus hirtus subsp. africanus Cufod. +2 more
- Hibiscus hirtus subsp. africanus Cufod.
- Hibiscus micranthus Baker.f.
- Hibiscus micranthus var. hispidus Cufod.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Hibiscus praeteritus is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Hibiscus, which contains over 400 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Zimbabwe