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 | |||
| Hibiscus coccineus | Scarlet Hibiscus | |||
| Hibiscus grandiflorus | Large-flowered Hibiscus | |||
| Hibiscus laevis | Smooth Rose-mallow, Halberd-leaved Marsh-mallow, Showy Hibiscus | |||
| Hibiscus moscheutos | Eastern Rose-mallow | |||
| Hibiscus syriacus | Rose-of-Sharon, Althaea | |||
| Hibiscus trionum | Flower-of-an-hour, Venice Mallow |
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||