Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

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Synonyms:
Common names:	China rose (English) Chinese hibiscus (English)
Description:
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Derivation of specific name:	rosa-sinensis: rose of China.
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Worldwide distribution:	Known only in cultivation so origin uncertain.
Growth form(s):	Shrub over 2 m.
Insects associated with this species:	Maruca vitrata (Larval food plant) Eagris sabadius ochreana (Larval foodplant)
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Literature:	Exell, A.W. (1961). Malvaceae Flora Zambesiaca 1(2) Page 470. Parker, T. (2023). Common Trees of Mozambique The Tree Press, Austin, Texas, USA Pages 254 - 255. (Includes a picture).

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Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
African Plant Database: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
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iNaturalist: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
JSTOR Plant Science: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Plants of the World Online: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
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