Hibiscus
Sign in to saveHibiscus 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.
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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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Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderMalvales
- FamilyMalvaceae
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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.