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Shoeblackplant

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (Portugal, Spain, Sweden), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇹🇩 Chad 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇱🇦 Laos 🇱🇾 Libya 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Shoeblackplant)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish clavel japonés

French rose de Chine

German chinesischer Roseneibisch

Portuguese hibisco

Similar Species in Hibiscus

Hibiscus diversifolius

Critically Endangered

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shoeblackplant?

The scientific name of Shoeblackplant is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. It belongs to the genus Hibiscus.

Where does Shoeblackplant live?

Shoeblackplant is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (Portugal, Spain, Sweden), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Cuba.

What family does Shoeblackplant belong to?

Shoeblackplant (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) belongs to the genus Hibiscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

What kingdom does Shoeblackplant belong to?

Shoeblackplant (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Shoeblackplant?

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