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Roselle

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇦 Laos 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇾 Libya 🇮🇳 India 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇵🇼 Palau

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish acedera de Guinea

French roselle

German Malventee

Portuguese Vinagreira

Similar Species in Hibiscus

Hibiscus diversifolius

Critically Endangered

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White Molokai Hibiscus

Hibiscus arnottianus

Endangered

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Hibiscus brackenridgei

Critically Endangered

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Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roselle?

The scientific name of Roselle is Hibiscus sabdariffa. It belongs to the genus Hibiscus.

Where does Roselle live?

Roselle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Eswatini, Fiji, Guinea.

What family does Roselle belong to?

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) belongs to the genus Hibiscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

What kingdom does Roselle belong to?

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Roselle?

The closest relatives of Roselle in the genus Hibiscus include Bladder Ketmia, Brazilian Rosemallow, Cape hibiscus, Clay's Hibiscus, White Molokai Hibiscus.