Hibiscus heterophyllus

Hibiscus heterophyllus, also known as native rosella, is a species of hibiscus that is endemic to New South Wales and Queensland in Australia.

Native rosella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species:
H. heterophyllus
Binomial name
Hibiscus heterophyllus
Vent.

It grows as a shrub or small tree and produces flowers which are white, pale pink or yellow and have a purple centre.

References

    • "Hibiscus heterophyllus Vent". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
    • PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online: Hibiscus heterophyllus
    • Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP): Hibiscus heterophyllus


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