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. |
Photographs
Hibiscus macrophyllus, form. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Hibiscus macrophyllus, leaf. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Hibiscus macrophyllus, bark. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.