Hibiscus aethiopicus var. ovatus
Also known as: Hibiscus aethiopicus var. asperifolius (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Hochr. +3 more
- Hibiscus aethiopicus var. asperifolius (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Hochr.
- Hibiscus helvolus E.Mey. ex Harv. & Sond.
- Hibiscus ovatus Cav.
- Pavonia ovata (Cav.) Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Hibiscus aethiopicus var. ovatus is a herbaceous perennial within the Malvaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Hibiscus aethiopicus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe
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