Plant · GBIF taxon 3152559
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Hibiscus rosa-sinensisAlso known as Chinese Hibiscus, Shoeblackplant, Tropical Hibiscus, Rose of China
Tropical hibiscus blooms continuously throughout warm seasons with striking, five-petaled flowers that open at dawn and typically last for just a single day. Brilliant shades of red, pink, yellow, and orange feature a prominent central staminal column that attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Cultivated widely across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, this evergreen shrub serves as a vital ornamental plant and cultural symbol.
TropicalFloweringOrnamental
Licensed referenceAndy / Andrew Fogg from near Cambridge, UK / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
- Aphids
- Spider Mites
- Mealybugs
ThreatsFreezing temperatures, pest infestations, habitat disruption in naturalized areas
HabitatsTropical gardens, coastal scrub, parks, urban green spaces
Life span15–50+ years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderMalvales
- FamilyMalvaceae
- GenusHibiscus
- SpeciesHibiscus rosa-sinensis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Examine the central column holding both stamens and pistil branches.
- Gardening: Protect from frost and maintain moist, well-draining soil for best flowering.
- Wildlife Watching: Look for pollinators arriving early in the morning when fresh blooms open.
Pollinator Sid Mosdell from New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Botanischer Garten TU Darmstadt / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Eric Knight, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Eric Knight · cc-by
Close Relative Earth100 / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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