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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Hibiscus radiatus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate.
It is hardy to zone (UK) 10.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Canhamo braziliensis Perini Hibiscus cannabinus unidens Hochr. Hibiscus lindleyi Wall.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:
The leaves are edible[317 ].
References
Medicinal Uses
Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
The plant has medicinal uses[317 ].
References
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Other Uses
A fibre obtained from the bark is used for cordage and textiles[46 ]. Attracts Bees, Butterflies and Hummingbirds. Can be grown in containers.
Special Uses
Carbon Farming
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Cultivation details
Industrial Crop: Fiber Management: Coppice Minor Global Crop
This species is often confused with H. cannabinus, but it is an allotetraploid hybrid of H. cannabinus and perhaps H. surattensis[317 ].
Carbon Farming
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Industrial Crop: Fiber
Clothing, rugs, sheets, blankets etc. Currently, almost none of our fiber are produced from perennial crops but could be!
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Management: Coppice
Cut to the ground repeatedly - resprouting vigorously. Non-destructive management systems maintaining the soil organic carbon.
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Minor Global Crop
These crops are already grown or traded around the world, but on a smaller scale than the global perennial staple and industrial crops, The annual value of a minor global crop is under $1 billion US. Examples include shea, carob, Brazil nuts and fibers such as ramie and sisal.
References
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Propagation
Seed. Cuttings: stem, tip and cane.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Fu she ci fu rong, Kembang sepatu merah, Monarch rosemallow
Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Africa, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, China, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Paraguay, SE Asia*, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Suriname, Swaziland, Thailand, Vietnam
Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.
Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
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| Latin Name | Common Name | Habit | Height | Hardiness | Growth | Soil | Shade | Moisture | Edible | Medicinal | Other |
| Hibiscus acetosella | Cranberry Hibiscus | Annual/Perennial | 1.5 |
9-11
| M | LMH | N | M | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Hibiscus cannabinus | Kenaf, Brown Indianhemp | Annual/Perennial | 1.8 |
6-12
| F | LMH | N | M | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Hibiscus diversifolius | Swamp Hibiscus | Shrub | 1.0 |
9-11
| | LMH | N | M | 2 | 1 | |
| Hibiscus heterophyllus | Native Rosella | Shrub | 1.8 |
9-11
| | LMH | N | M | 2 | 0 | |
| Hibiscus moscheutos | Swamp Rose Mallow, Crimsoneyed rosemallow, Wild Cotton, Common Rosemallow, Eastern Rosemallow, Swamp | Perennial | 2.5 |
6-9
| M | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 2 | |
| Hibiscus mutabilis | Cotton Rose, Dixie rosemallow | Shrub | 3.0 |
7-10
| | LMH | N | M | 2 | 2 | |
| Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | Chinese Hibiscus, Shoeblackplant, Hawaiian Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus, China Rose, Rose-of-China, S | Shrub | 2.5 |
9-11
| F | LMH | N | M | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hibiscus sabdariffa | Roselle | Annual/Perennial | 3.0 |
9-12
| | LMH | N | M | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Hibiscus sinosyriacus | Rose Of Sharon | Shrub | 3.0 |
6-9
| M | LMH | SN | M | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Hibiscus syriacus | Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub Althea, Hardy Hibiscus | Shrub | 3.0 |
5-9
| M | LMH | SN | M | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Hibiscus tilliaceus | Beach Hibiscus, Sea Hibiscus | Tree | 8.0 |
10-12
| F | LM | N | DMWe | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Hibiscus trionum | Flower Of An Hour | Annual/Perennial | 0.6 |
9-11
| F | LMH | N | DM | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Talipariti tiliaceum | Beach Hibiscus, Sea Hibiscus, Cottontree, Mahoe | Tree | 10.0 |
10-12
| F | LMH | N | MWe | 3 | 2 | 4 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
Links / References
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A special thanks to Ken Fern for some of the information used on this page.
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