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Cape hibiscus

Hibiscus diversifolius

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The Cape Hibiscus (Hibiscus diversifolius) is a species in the genus Hibiscus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Fiji, Guinea, Mauritius, and Tonga.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇹🇴 Tonga

Names in Other Languages

German Kap-Roseneibisch
Portuguese Hibisco-do-banhado

Similar Species in Hibiscus

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Althea
Hibiscus syriacus
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Bladder Ketmia
Hibiscus trionum
Not Evaluated
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Brazilian Rosemallow
Hibiscus phoeniceus
Least Concern
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Brown indianhemp
Hibiscus cannabinus
Not Evaluated
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Clay's Hibiscus
Hibiscus clayi
Critically Endangered
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Common Rose-Mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos
Least Concern
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Di Lutu’s ‘aute
Hibiscus macverryi
Critically Endangered
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Dixie rosemallow
Hibiscus mutabilis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cape hibiscus?
The scientific name of Cape hibiscus is Hibiscus diversifolius. It belongs to the genus Hibiscus.
Where does Cape hibiscus live?
Cape hibiscus is found in Distributed across Brazil, Fiji, Guinea, Mauritius, and Tonga.. Countries include Brazil, Fiji, Guinea, Mauritius, Tonga.
What family does Cape hibiscus belong to?
Cape hibiscus (Hibiscus diversifolius) belongs to the genus Hibiscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
What kingdom does Cape hibiscus belong to?
Cape hibiscus (Hibiscus diversifolius) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Cape hibiscus?
The closest relatives of Cape hibiscus in the genus Hibiscus include Althea, Bladder Ketmia, Brazilian Rosemallow, Brown indianhemp, Clay's Hibiscus.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Hibiscus — 18 Species

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Althea
Hibiscus syriacus
NE 🐾
Bladder Ketmia
Hibiscus trionum
NE 🐾
Brazilian Rosemallow
Hibiscus phoeniceus
LC 🐾
Brown indianhemp
Hibiscus cannabinus
NE
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Cape hibiscus
Hibiscus diversifolius
NE
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Clay's Hibiscus
Hibiscus clayi
CR 🐾
Common Rose-Mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos
LC 🐾
Di Lutu’s ‘aute
Hibiscus macverryi
CR 🐾
Dixie rosemallow
Hibiscus mutabilis
NE 🐾
Fringed rosemallow
Hibiscus schizopetalus
NE 🐾
Mt Delaikoro Hibiscus
Hibiscus bennettii
CR 🐾
native yellow hibiscus
Hibiscus brackenridgei
CR 🐾
Ovalau Hibiscus
Hibiscus bragliae
CR 🐾
Queensland-sorrel
Hibiscus heterophyllus
LC 🐾
Roselle
Hibiscus sabdariffa
NE 🐾
Saint John's Rosemallow
Hibiscus kokio
VU 🐾
Shoeblackplant
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
NE 🐾
White Molokai Hibiscus
Hibiscus arnottianus
EN
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