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.
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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
H. heterophyllus foliage and open seed capsule.
H. heterophyllus plant
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