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Vinagreira

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 (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malvales (Malvales)
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Species
Hibiscus sabdariffa (Vinagreira)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish acedera de Guinea
French roselle
German Malventee
Portuguese Vinagreira

Similar Species in Hibiscus

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alteia-arbustiva
Hibiscus syriacus
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hibisco
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Not Evaluated
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Hibisco-do-banhado
Hibiscus diversifolius
Not Evaluated
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hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos
Least Concern
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rosa-louca
Hibiscus mutabilis
Not Evaluated
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Saint John's Rosemallow
Hibiscus kokio
Vulnerable
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native yellow hibiscus
Hibiscus brackenridgei
Critically Endangered
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White Molokai Hibiscus
Hibiscus arnottianus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vinagreira?
The scientific name of Vinagreira is Hibiscus sabdariffa. It belongs to the genus Hibiscus.
Where does Vinagreira live?
Vinagreira 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 Vinagreira belong to?
Vinagreira (Hibiscus sabdariffa) belongs to the genus Hibiscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
What kingdom does Vinagreira belong to?
Vinagreira (Hibiscus sabdariffa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Vinagreira?
The closest relatives of Vinagreira in the genus Hibiscus include alteia-arbustiva, hibisco, Hibisco-do-banhado, hibiscus, rosa-louca.

Native Range — 26 Countries

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Genus Hibiscus — 18 Species

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alteia-arbustiva
Hibiscus syriacus
NE 🐾
hibisco
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
NE 🐾
Hibisco-do-banhado
Hibiscus diversifolius
NE 🐾
hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos
LC 🐾
rosa-louca
Hibiscus mutabilis
NE
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Vinagreira
Hibiscus sabdariffa
NE
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Saint John's Rosemallow
Hibiscus kokio
VU 🐾
Di Lutu’s ‘aute
Hibiscus macverryi
CR 🐾
Bladder Ketmia
Hibiscus trionum
NE 🐾
Mt Delaikoro Hibiscus
Hibiscus bennettii
CR 🐾
Queensland-sorrel
Hibiscus heterophyllus
LC 🐾
Fringed rosemallow
Hibiscus schizopetalus
NE 🐾
Ovalau Hibiscus
Hibiscus bragliae
CR 🐾
White Molokai Hibiscus
Hibiscus arnottianus
EN 🐾
Clay's Hibiscus
Hibiscus clayi
CR 🐾
Brown indianhemp
Hibiscus cannabinus
NE 🐾
native yellow hibiscus
Hibiscus brackenridgei
CR 🐾
Brazilian Rosemallow
Hibiscus phoeniceus
LC
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