Hibiscus kitaibelifolius
Hibiscus kitaibelifolius
- Native to:
- Brazil
GBIF: Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Hibiscus
- Species:
- Hibiscus kitaibelifolius
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, red
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.
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