Hibiscus
A red hibiscus flower in Sydney, Australia during late spring
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malvales Family: Malvaceae Genus: Hibiscus L.
Species
Over 200 species This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... Spring is one of the four temperate seasons. ... Scientific classification redirects here. ... For other uses, see Plant (disambiguation). ... Classes Magnoliopsida - Dicots Liliopsida - Monocots The flowering plants or angiosperms are the most widespread group of land plants. ... Magnoliopsida is the botanical name for a class of flowering plants. ... Families Malvaceae (mallows,...) Dipterocarpaceae Sarcolaenaceae Cistaceae Muntingiaceae Bixaceae Diegodendraceae Cochlospermaceae Sphaerosepalaceae Thymelaeaceae Neuradaceae The Malvales are an order of flowering plants, mostly comprised of shrubs and trees. ... Subfamilies Bombacoideae Brownlowioideae Byttnerioideae Dombeyoideae Grewioideae Helicteroideae Malvoideae Sterculioideae Tilioideae Malvaceae is family of flowering plants containing Malva, the mallow genus, and its relatives. ... Carl Linnaeus, Latinized as Carolus Linnaeus, also known after his ennoblement as  , (May 13, 1707[1] – January 10, 1778), was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist[2] who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. ... For other uses, see Species (disambiguation). ...

Hibiscus, or rosemallow, is a large genus of about 200–220 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae (the mallow family, along with members like cocoa, cotton, okra, baobab and durian) native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, and woody shrubs and small trees. Classes Magnoliopsida - Dicots Liliopsida - Monocots The flowering plants or angiosperms are the most widespread group of land plants. ... Subfamilies Bombacoideae Brownlowioideae Byttnerioideae Dombeyoideae Grewioideae Helicteroideae Malvoideae Sterculioideae Tilioideae Malvaceae is family of flowering plants containing Malva, the mallow genus, and its relatives. ... For other uses, see Cocoa (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). ... Binomial name (L.) Moench Okra (American English: , British English ), also known as ladys finger[1], bhindi (Hindustani) and gumbo, is a flowering plant in the mallow family (along with such species as cotton and cocoa) valued for its edible green fruits. ... Species See text The baobab (Adansonia), or monkey bread tree are a genus of eight species of trees, native to Madagascar (the centre of diversity, with six species), and mainland Africa and Australia (one species in each). ... This article is about the fruit. ... This article is about the plants used in cooking and medicine. ... A broom shrub in flower A shrub or bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of woody plant, distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, usually less than 6 m tall. ... The coniferous Coast Redwood, the tallest tree species on earth. ...

Description

The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to lanceolate, often with a toothed or lobed margin. The flowers are large, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped, with five or more petals, ranging from white to pink, red, purple or yellow, and from 4-15 cm broad. The fruit is a dry five-lobed capsule, containing several seeds in each lobe, which are released when the capsule splits open at maturity. Look up foliage in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Flower (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that Corolla be merged into this article or section. ... For other uses, see Fruit (disambiguation). ... A ripe red jalapeño cut open to show the seeds For other uses, see Seed (disambiguation). ...

A hibiscus, showing pistil and stamens

At left, a flower emerges from a bud. At right, the same flower less than 18 hours later.

Download high resolution version (1024x768, 85 KB)Hibiscus - pistil This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The Pistil is the part of the flower made up of one or more carpels. ... Stamens of the Amaryllis with prominent anthers carrying pollen Insects, while collecting nectar, unintentionally transfer pollen from one flower to another, bringing about pollination The stamen (from Latin stamen meaning thread of the warp) is the male organ of a flower. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (875x505, 54 KB) Summary Photos taken by Moriori and released PD Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...

Uses

A white Hibiscus arnottianus in Hawaii.

A red Hibiscus of Kerala
(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis).

Many species are grown for their showy flowers or used as landscape shrubs. Hibiscus is also a primary ingredient in many herbal teas. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2107x2637, 2796 KB) I took this picture on November 28, 2006. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2107x2637, 2796 KB) I took this picture on November 28, 2006. ... Species See text The genus Hibiscus includes some 200 species, seven of which are regarded as native Hawaiian hibiscus. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 482 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (945 × 1176 pixel, file size: 194 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 482 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (945 × 1176 pixel, file size: 194 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... For other uses, see Flower (disambiguation). ... A broom shrub in flower A shrub or bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of woody plant, distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, usually less than 6 m tall. ... The drink Jamaica is a drink, popular in Mexico, that is made from calyces of the plant hibiscus sabdariffa, also known as Roselle_(Plant). ...

One species of Hibiscus, known as Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), is extensively used in paper making. Another, roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable and to make herbal teas and jams (especially in the Caribbean). In Latin America, the drink is known as jamaica and is quite popular. It is made from calyces of the roselle plant. In Egypt and Sudan, roselle petals make a tea named after the plant, karkade. Binomial name Hibiscus cannabinus L. Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) is a species of Hibiscus, probably native to southern Asia, though its exact natural origin is unknown. ... For other uses, see Paper (disambiguation). ... Binomial name L. The Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a species of hibiscus native to the Old World tropics. ... For other uses, see Vegetable (disambiguation). ... Herbal tea An herbal tea, tisane, or ptisan is an herbal infusion not made from the leaves of the tea bush (Camellia sinensis). ... Jam from berries Jam (also known as jelly or preserves) is a type of sweet spread or condiment made with fruits or sometimes vegetables, sugar, and sometimes pectin if the fruits natural pectin content is insufficient to produce a thick product. ... The drink Jamaica is a drink, popular in Mexico, that is made from calyces of the plant hibiscus sabdariffa, also known as Roselle_(Plant). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Hibiscus tea. ...

Hibiscus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Chionodes hibiscella, Hypercompe hambletoni, the Nutmeg moth, and the Turnip Moth. A larval insect A larva (Latin; plural larvae) is a juvenile form of animal with indirect development, undergoing metamorphosis (for example, insects or amphibians). ... Subdivisions See Taxonomy of Lepidoptera and Lepidopteran diversity. ... Chionodes is a genus of moths of the family Gelechiidae. ... Hypercompe is a genus of moths of the family Arctiidae. ... Binomial name Discestra trifolii Hufnagel, 1758 The Nutmeg (Discestra trifolii), also known as the Clover Cutworm, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. ... Binomial name Agrotis segetum Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 The Turnip Moth (Agrotis segetum) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. ...

The Hibiscus is used as an offering to Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship. The Gumamela or Hibiscus rosa sinensis linn flower has antifungal, emmenagogue, emollient and refrigerant effect.[240] The bark of the hibiscus contains strong fibers. They can be obtained by letting the stripped bark sit in the sea in order to let the organic material rot away. In Polynesia these fibers (fau, pūrau) are used for making grass skirts. They have also been known to be used to make wigs. This article or section includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... For other uses, see Ganesha (disambiguation). ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... Carving from the ridgepole of a Māori house, ca 1840 Polynesia (from Greek: πολύς many, νῆσος island) is a large grouping of over 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. ...

Hibiscus, espcially white hibiscus is considered to have medicinal properties in the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda. Roots make various decoctions believed to cure various ailments. Ayurveda (Devanagari: ) or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. ...

The natives of southern India uses the Red hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) for hair care purposes. The red flower and leaves, extracts of which can be applied on hair to tackle hair-fall and dandruff on the scalp. It is used to make hair protective oils. A simple application involves soaking the leaves and flowers in water and using a wet grinder to make a thick paste, and used as a natural shampoo.

Dried hibiscus is edible, and is often a delicacy in Mexico.

National symbol

The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Bunga Raya or "Chinese hibiscus") is the national flower of Malaysia. Binomial name Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. The Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, family Malvaceae) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia, also known as China rose and Shoe flower. ...

The ma‘o hau hele (Hibiscus brackenridgei) is the state flower of Hawaii. The ma‘o hau hele is the state flower of Hawai‘i The Genus Hibiscus includes some 200 species, seven of which are regarded as native Hawaiian hibiscus. ...

The Hibiscus syriacus (Mugunghwa or "Rose of Sharon") is the national flower of South Korea. Binomial name H. syriacus L. Hibiscus syriacus, the common garden Hibiscus, is also confusingly called Rose of Sharon in some areas, a name originally applied to other plants. ...

The Native Hibiscus is a national emblem of the Stolen Generation of indigenous peoples in Australia. Its colour denotes compassion and spiritual healing. Portrayal of The taking of the children on the Great Australian Clock, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney The Stolen Generation (or Stolen Generations) is a term used to describe the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, usually of mixed descent who were removed from their families, under the rationale of...

Species

Another Hibiscus rosa-sinensis in India.

In temperate zones, probably the most commonly grown ornamental species is Hibiscus syriacus, the common garden Hibiscus, also known in some areas as the "Rose of Althea" or "Rose of Sharon" (but not to be confused with the unrelated Hypericum calycinum, also called "Rose of Sharon"). In tropical and subtropical areas, the Chinese hibiscus (H. rosa-sinensis), with its many showy hybrids, is the most popular hibiscus. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1336x1264, 1665 KB) Summary photohraphed by Pratheepps Template:FPC Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Hibiscus Wikipedia:Featured pictures candidates/April-2006 Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1336x1264, 1665 KB) Summary photohraphed by Pratheepps Template:FPC Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Hibiscus Wikipedia:Featured pictures candidates/April-2006 Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates... Binomial name Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Ref: ITIS 21611 The Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.; Family Malvaceae) is an evergreen shrub native to east Asia, also known as China rose and Shoe flower. ... Petunia This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Binomial name H. syriacus L. Hibiscus syriacus, the common garden Hibiscus, is also confusingly called Rose of Sharon in some areas, a name originally applied to other plants. ... Binomial name Hypericum calycinum L, Hypericum calycinum, commonly called the Rose of Sharon, is a shrubby species of Hypericum, family Clusiaceae, noted for its much larger flowers than most other species in the genus. ... Binomial name Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. The Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, family Malvaceae) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia, also known as China rose and Shoe flower. ...

About 200-220 species are known, including:

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