Contains 7 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
This genus is being revised, and some species (i.e. sect. Furcaria, sect. Muenchhusia, sect. Trionum) will move to other genera (Hanes et al. 2024).
Classification
Citation
HIBISCUS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 693. 1753, nom. cons.
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TYPE: Hibiscus syriacus Linnaeus, typ. cons.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibiscus aculeatus | Savanna Hibiscus, Comfort-root | Native S4 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank) | ||
| Hibiscus coccineus | Scarlet Hibiscus | Not Native SNA (State Rank) G4? (Global Rank) | ||
| Hibiscus grandiflorus | Large-flowered Hibiscus | Native Rare-State SX (State Rank) G4? (Global Rank) | ||
| Hibiscus laevis | Smooth Rose-mallow, Halberd-leaved Marsh-mallow, Showy Hibiscus | Native Rare-State S3 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank) | ||
| Hibiscus moscheutos | Eastern Rose-mallow | Native S5 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank) | ||
| Hibiscus syriacus | Rose-of-Sharon, Althaea | Not Native GNR (Global Rank) | ||
| Hibiscus trionum | Flower-of-an-hour, Venice Mallow | Not Native GNR (Global Rank) |
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||