Hibiscus schizopetalus

• Botanical Name : Hibiscus schizopetalus Hk.

• Hibiscus is actually derived from an ancient Greek word ebiskos which was used by Dioscorides for the marsh mallow.

• Common Name : Latkan Jasud, Coral Hibiscus, Japanese Hibiscus
• Plant Family : Malvaceae
• Plant Form : Shrub
• Occurrence (Sectors) : 27, 28
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Ayurvedic Udyan, Van Chetana Kendra

About Hibiscus schizopetalus Plant :

• Habit : A small shrub having branched tap root system.
• Leaves : Ovate, acuminate, serrate, stipules lanceolate, deciduous.
• Inflorescence : Solitary axillary.
• Flowers :
  • Epicalyx is absent.
  • Calyx of 5 petals recurved and much divided or laciniate and flowers pendulous.
  • Staminal tube very long.
  • Ovary superior, 5-celled, style long, passes through the hollow staminal tube and divides into 5 branches with capitate stigmas.
• Fruit : Capsules.
• Flowering and Fruiting Time : July-December
• Significance : Cultivated in gardens.