Hibiscus aethiopicus

Hibiscus aethiopicus is a small, prostrate to semi-erect herbaceous perennial in the family Malvaceae, indigenous to eastern and southern Africa.[2]

Hibiscus aethiopicus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species:
H. aethiopicus
Binomial name
Hibiscus aethiopicus

The flowers can be pale yellow to white (rarely pinkish), usually without a dark centre. The epicalyx has 10 to 12 narrow fringed bracts. The leaves are hairy and elliptic-to-oval in shape.[3][4]

  • White form of Hibiscus aethiopicus, Western Cape, South Africa.
    White form of Hibiscus aethiopicus, Western Cape, South Africa.
  • View of calyx base and bracts.
    View of calyx base and bracts.
  • Yellow form of Hibiscus aethiopicus, Western Cape, South Africa.
    Yellow form of Hibiscus aethiopicus, Western Cape, South Africa.
  • View of calyx base and bracts.
    View of calyx base and bracts.
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References
  1. "Hibiscus aethiopicus L." Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  2. Red List of South African Plants (2005-06-30). "Threatened Species Programme | SANBI Red List of South African Plants". Redlist.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  3. "Hibiscus aethiopicus L. - Encyclopedia of Life". Eol.org. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  4. "Flora of Zimbabwe: Species information: Hibiscus aethiopicus var. ovatus". Zimbabweflora.co.zw. Retrieved 2022-05-01.


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