Hibiscus schizopetalus

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Photographs by: Dr. Maulik Gadani

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  • 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.