Hibiscus 

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Phylogeny & links to associated information:

Wikipedia links:       Angiosperms > Eudicots > Rosids > Malvales > Malvaceae > Hibiscus 

Other links:    APS NSW 

Plant  information

Common name:         Hibiscus

• Other names include hardy hibiscus, rose of sharon, rose mallow, and tropical hibiscus

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Etymology:   

• The generic name is derived from the Greek name ἰβίσκος (ibískos) which Pedanius Dioscorides gave to Althaea officinalis (c. 40–90 AD)

• From the Greek yvískos (υβίσκος) meaning “Mallow” – a common name for species often used in this genus and broader plant family

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• It is a widespread genus of the family Malvaceae, consisting of 250 species world-wide, ranging from tropical to temperate regions

• Of these species, 35 are native to Australia, and are largely restricted to the central East Coast up to far north Queensland

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• World:           250

• Australia:       35

Additional notes:     

• Hibiscus species are likely killed by fire and regenerate from the seedbank

• Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae

• Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers 

• Several species are widely cultivated as ornamental plants, notably Hibiscus syriacus and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

• A tea made from hibiscus flowers is known by many names around the world and is served both hot and cold

• The beverage is known for its red colour, tart flavour, and vitamin C content

Sources of information:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_heterophyllus (2023)