Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunkley
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 256 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000722380
Common Names
- Hibiscus Burtt-Davyi
- Burtt-Davy's Hibiscus
- Burtt-Davy's Rose Mallow
Description
Hibiscus burtt-davyi (also called Burtt-Davy's Hibiscus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has yellow flowers with a red center and grows in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hibiscus burtt-davyi 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 burtt-davyi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hibiscus burtt-davyi is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Hibiscus burtt-davyi
Hibiscus burtt-davyi is native to South Africa.
Hibiscus burtt-davyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hibiscus burtt-davyi?
Hibiscus burtt-davyi
What is the common name of Hibiscus burtt-davyi?
Burtt-Davy's Rose Mallow
What type of plant is Hibiscus burtt-davyi?
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,