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Dixie rosemallow

Hibiscus mutabilis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Hibiscus mutabilis (Dixie rosemallow)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish malva rosa

German filziger Roseneibisch

Portuguese rosa-louca

Similar Species in Hibiscus

Hibiscus diversifolius

Critically Endangered

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dixie rosemallow?

The scientific name of Dixie rosemallow is Hibiscus mutabilis. It belongs to the genus Hibiscus.

Where does Dixie rosemallow live?

Dixie rosemallow is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Japan, Libya, Marshall Islands, Philippines.

What family does Dixie rosemallow belong to?

Dixie rosemallow (Hibiscus mutabilis) belongs to the genus Hibiscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

What kingdom does Dixie rosemallow belong to?

Dixie rosemallow (Hibiscus mutabilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Dixie rosemallow?

The closest relatives of Dixie rosemallow in the genus Hibiscus include Althea, Bladder Ketmia, Brazilian Rosemallow, Brown indianhemp, Cape hibiscus.