Plant · GBIF taxon 3152559
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
hibiscus rosa-sinensisAlso known as Chinese Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus, China Rose, Shoeblackplant
Chinese hibiscus showcases large, trumpet-shaped flowers with prominent, protruding stamens that paint tropical landscapes in brilliant shades of red, pink, yellow, and orange. These evergreen shrubs bloom continuously throughout the year in warm climates, attracting a bustling parade of hummingbirds and butterflies to their nectar-rich blossoms. Though individual flowers last only a single day, the plant constantly produces new buds to maintain its vibrant display.
EvergreenShowyHummingbird Magnet
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
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Nutrients
Predators
- Aphids
- Spider Mites
- Whiteflies
ThreatsFrost damage, sap-sucking insect pests, and root rot in poorly drained soils
HabitatsTropical gardens, subtropical landscapes, and warm coastal regions
Life spanUp to 50 years or more
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 and handle at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Check the stamens: Gently touch the long, central column to observe the golden pollen grains that easily rub off onto visiting pollinators.
- Provide shelter: Grow in a wind-protected spot to prevent the delicate, paper-thin petals from tearing during storms.
- Monitor moisture: Keep the soil consistently damp but never waterlogged to prevent root rot.
Close Relative (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman · cc-by-sa
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by 葉子 · cc0
Coastal Relative Vincenzo defifoot / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Family Member (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman · cc-by-sa
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