Hibiscus macrophyllus (Large Leaf Hibiscus, Largeleaf Rose Mallow.)
Botanical Information
Family | Malvaceae |
Genus | Hibiscus |
Species | macrophyllus |
Category | Tropicals, Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to south Yunnan in China to Tropical Asia. |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Can be made into Hibiscus tea. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 6 - 9 m |
Spread | 30 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Notable Specimens | Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. |
Bark/Stem Description | Grey-white bark. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | 7 – 9 cm wide. |
Leaf Description | Oblong, large, densely hairy, 20 – 36 cm, wide dark green, leaves. |
Flower Description | Multi-flowered cymes, 30 cm long. |
Fruit Description | Capsule oblong, 2 – 3 cm wide, densely scabrous hirsute. |