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Hibiscus
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Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees.
Hibiscus is a large group of flowering plants found in warm regions around the world, known for their large, colorful flowers and including varieties that are herbs, shrubs, and small trees. The plants matter because they are popular ornamental species widely cultivated for their attractive blooms.
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Species
hibiskusar
Hibiscus
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderMalvales
- FamilyMalvaceae
木槿属(学名:Hibiscus)是锦葵目锦葵科的一个属,是一类灌木或小乔木植物。 常见的木槿属植物有:木槿、扶桑、木芙蓉、玫瑰茄。
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 4,281
- With media
- 2,809
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Collections
- CICY, UJAT, IEA-UAT, BRIT, FCF-UANL, UNICACH
- Recorded in
- Mexico, United States, Myanmar, Thailand, Brazil
Research
2,337 papers- Hibiscus sabdariffa L. - a phytochemical and pharmacological review.ReviewFood chemistry · 2014Da-Costa-Rocha I, Bonnlaender B, Sievers H et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.05.002
- A review on phytochemistry and therapeutic uses of Hibiscus sabdariffa L.ReviewBiomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie · 2018Riaz G, Chopra RDOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.03.023
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa on blood pressure and cardiometabolic markers.Nutrition reviews · 2022Ellis LR, Zulfiqar S, Holmes M et al.DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuab104
- A Comprehensive Overview of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.: Its Ethnobotanical Uses, Phytochemistry, Therapeutic Uses, Pharmacological Activities, and Toxicology.ReviewEndocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets · 2024Amtaghri S, Qabouche A, Slaoui M et al.DOI: 10.2174/1871530323666230522113405
- Efficacy of Hibiscus sabdariffa on Reducing Blood Pressure in Patients With Mild-to-Moderate Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Published Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology · 2022Abdelmonem M, Ebada MA, Diab S et al.DOI: 10.1097/FJC.0000000000001161
- Hibiscus cannabinus L. (kenaf) studies: Nutritional composition, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and potential applications.ReviewFood chemistry · 2021Sim YY, Nyam KLDOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128582
- Hibiscus sabdariffa as a Novel Alternative Strategy Against Helicobacter pylori Infection Development to Gastric Cancer.ReviewJournal of medicinal food · 2024Espinosa-Sánchez A, Montaño-Estrada LF, Rendón-Huerta EP et al.DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2024.0130
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa Linn: Phytochemical Impact on the Mechanism of Neuroprotective and Anti-inflammatory Pathways.ReviewRecent advances in inflammation & allergy drug discovery · 2025Ekka R, Ahirwar BDOI: 10.2174/0127722708302750240916064255
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Encyclopedic overview
19 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Description
- Species
- Formerly placed in the genus
- Uses
- Landscaping
- Paper
- Rope and construction
- Beverage
- Food
- Folk medicine
- Claimed effects on blood pressure
- Precautions and contraindications
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Drug interactions
- Symbolism and culture
- As a national and state symbol
- References
- External links
Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees.
Several species are widely cultivated as ornamental plants, notably Hibiscus syriacus and Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis.
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