🐾

Fringed rosemallow

Hibiscus schizopetalus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Philippines, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Colombia).

Names in Other Languages

German hängender Roseneibisch

Similar Species in Hibiscus

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fringed rosemallow?
The scientific name of Fringed rosemallow is Hibiscus schizopetalus. It belongs to the genus Hibiscus.
Where does Fringed rosemallow live?
Fringed rosemallow is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Philippines, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Burkina Faso, Colombia, India, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Philippines, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Fringed rosemallow belong to?
Fringed rosemallow (Hibiscus schizopetalus) belongs to the genus Hibiscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
What kingdom does Fringed rosemallow belong to?
Fringed rosemallow (Hibiscus schizopetalus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Fringed rosemallow?
The closest relatives of Fringed rosemallow in the genus Hibiscus include Althea, Bladder Ketmia, Brazilian Rosemallow, Brown indianhemp, Cape hibiscus.

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia