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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. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Spring is one of the four Temperate Seasons Spring marks the transition from Winter into Summer. Plants are living Organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. The flowering plants or angiosperms ( Angiospermae or Magnoliophyta) are the most widespread group Magnoliopsida is the Botanical name for a class of Flowering plants By definition the class will include the family Magnoliaceae, but its Malvales is the name of an order of Flowering plants As circumscribed by APG II -system it includes about 6000 Species within nine Malvaceae, or the mallow family, is a family of Flowering plants containing over 200 genera with close to 2300 species Carl Linnaeus (Latinized as Carolus Linnaeus, also known after his ennoblement as, May 23 new style (13 May old style 1707 who laid the foundations for In Biology, a species is one of the basic units of Biological classification and a Taxonomic rank. The flowering plants or angiosperms ( Angiospermae or Magnoliophyta) are the most widespread group Malvaceae, or the mallow family, is a family of Flowering plants containing over 200 genera with close to 2300 species Cocoa is the dried and fully fermented fatty seed of the cacao tree from which Chocolate is made Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Okra ( American English:, British English,) also known as lady's finger, bhindi ( Hindustani) and gumbo, is a Baobab is the common name of a Genus ( Adansonia) containing eight species of Trees native to Madagascar (having six species mainland The durian ( is the Fruit of trees from the Genus Durio belonging to the The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, and woody shrubs and small trees. A herbaceous plant (or in botanical use a Herb) is a Plant that has leaves and stems that die down at the end of A shrub or Bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of Woody plant, distinguished from a Tree A tree is a perennial Woody plant. It is most often defined as a woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or
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Description
The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to lanceolate, often with a toothed or lobed margin. In Botany, a leaf is an above-ground Plant organ specialized for Photosynthesis. 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. A flower, also known as a bloom or Blossom, is the reproductive structure found in Flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also A petal (from Ancient Greek petalon "leaf" "thin plate" regarded as a highly modified leaf is one member or part of the corolla The fruit is a dry five-lobed capsule, containing several seeds in each lobe, which are released when the capsule splits open at maturity. The term fruit has different meanings dependent on context and the term is not synonymous in Food preparation and Biology. A seed (in some plants referred to as a kernel) is a small embryonic Plant enclosed in a covering called the seed coat usually with some stored
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Uses
Many species are grown for their showy flowers or used as landscape shrubs. A flower, also known as a bloom or Blossom, is the reproductive structure found in Flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also A shrub or Bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of Woody plant, distinguished from a Tree Hibiscus is also a primary ingredient in many herbal teas. Hibiscus tea is the Infusion made from the calyces ( Sepals of the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower a Herbal tea drink consumed both hot
One species of Hibiscus, known as Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), is extensively used in paper making. Kenaf Persian Hibiscus cannabinus, is a plant in the Malvaceae family Paper is thin material mainly used for writing upon printing upon or packaging Another, roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is used as a vegetable and to make herbal teas and jams (especially in the Caribbean). The Roselle' ( Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a species of Hibiscus native to the Old World tropics The term " vegetable " generally means the edible parts of Plants The definition of the word is traditional rather than Scientific, however An herbal tea, tisane, or ptisan is an Herbal Infusion made from anything other than the leaves of the Tea bush ( Camellia In Latin America, the drink is known as Jamaica and is quite popular. Hibiscus tea is the Infusion made from the calyces ( Sepals of the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower a Herbal tea drink consumed both hot It is made from calyces of the roselle plant. In Egypt and Sudan, roselle petals make a tea named after the plant, karkade. Hibiscus tea is the Infusion made from the calyces ( Sepals of the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower a Herbal tea drink consumed both hot
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 larva ( Latin; plural larvae) is a juvenile form of Animal with indirect development, undergoing Metamorphosis (for example Lepidoptera is an order of Insect that includes Moths and butterflies. Chionodes is a genus of Moths of the family Gelechiidae. This large group has representatives in most parts of the world Hypercompe is a Genus of Moths of the family Arctiidae. There are over 80 Species found throughout the Americas The Nutmeg ( Discestra trifolii) also known as the Clover Cutworm, is a Moth of the family Noctuidae. 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. Kali redirects here See Kali (disambiguation for other uses Not to be confused with Kali (demon, the personification of Kali Yuga Ganesha ( Sanskrit: sa गणेश Gaṇeśa) also spelled Ganesa or Ganesh and also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical 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. Polynesia (from Greek: πολύς many, νῆσος island) is a Subregion of Oceania, comprising a large grouping of over They have also been known to be used to make wigs.
Hibiscus, especially white hibiscus, is considered to have medicinal properties in the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda. Ayurveda ( Devanāgarī: आयुर्वॆद the 'science of life' is a system of Traditional medicine native to India, and practiced in other Roots make various concoctions believed to cure various ailments.
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. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (family Malvaceae) known colloquially as the Chinese hibiscus, is an Evergreen flowering Shrub native to East For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and
The ma‘o hau hele (Hibiscus brackenridgei) is the state flower of Hawaii. 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. Hibiscus syriacus ( Syn Althaea frutex Hort ex Mill the common garden Hibiscus, is called Rose of Sharon in North South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː
The Native Hibiscus is a national emblem of the Stolen Generation of indigenous peoples in Australia. Its colour denotes compassion and spiritual healing.
Species
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"). Ornamental plants are typically grown in the flower Garden or as House plants Most commonly they are grown for the display of their Flowers Other common Hibiscus syriacus ( Syn Althaea frutex Hort ex Mill the common garden Hibiscus, is called Rose of Sharon in North Hypericum calycinum is a prostrate or low-growing Shrub species of the genus Hypericum ( Clusiaceae) In tropical and subtropical areas, the Chinese hibiscus (H. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (family Malvaceae) known colloquially as the Chinese hibiscus, is an Evergreen flowering Shrub native to East rosa-sinensis), with its many showy hybrids, is the most popular hibiscus.
About 200-220 species are known, including:
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