Hibiscus bricchettii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gürke ex Ulbr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 377 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722374
Common Names
- Hibiscus Bricchettii
- Bricchetti's Hibiscus
- Bricchetti's Rose Mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hibiscus bricchettii (also called Bricchetti's Hibiscus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 4 meters and has ovate leaves with serrated margins. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hibiscus bricchettii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hibiscus bricchettii is a large, showy bloom with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hibiscus bricchettii is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature stems. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Hibiscus bricchettii
Hibiscus bricchettii is native to the tropical regions of Africa.
Hibiscus bricchettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibiscus bricchettii?
Hibiscus bricchettii
What is the common name of Hibiscus bricchettii?
Bricchetti's Rose Mallow
What type of plant is Hibiscus bricchettii?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Hibiscus genus
Hibiscus cabralensis, Hibiscus mariae, Hibiscus acetosella, Hibiscus aethiopicus, Hibiscus ahlensis, Hibiscus amambayensis, Hibiscus amazonicus, Hibiscus ambovombensis, Hibiscus andersonii, Hibiscus andongensis, Hibiscus aneuthe, Hibiscus angolensis, Hibiscus ankaramyensis, Hibiscus aphelus, Hibiscus apodus, Hibiscus aponeurus, Hibiscus arenicola, Hibiscus argutus, Hibiscus arnhemensis, Hibiscus articulatus, Hibiscus australensis, Hibiscus austrinus, Hibiscus bacalusius, Hibiscus benguellensis, Hibiscus bequaertii, Hibiscus berberidifolius, Hibiscus bicalyculatus, Hibiscus bifurcatus, Hibiscus biseptus, Hibiscus boranensis, Hibiscus boryanus, Hibiscus brachychlaenus, Hibiscus brachysiphonius, Hibiscus brackenridgei, Hibiscus brennanii, Hibiscus bricchettii, Hibiscus burtt-davyi, Hibiscus byrnesii, Hibiscus caesius, Hibiscus calcicola, Hibiscus calodendron, Hibiscus calyphyllus, Hibiscus cannabinus, Hibiscus castroi, Hibiscus ceratophorus, Hibiscus cerradoensis, Hibiscus chancoae, Hibiscus chrysochaetus, Hibiscus citrinus, Hibiscus clayii,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
Oskar Eberhard Ulbrich (1879-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ulbr.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:560041-1: Based on the initial data import