Hibiscus ludwigii
Hibiscus ludwigii
- Native to:
- Ethiopia | Kenya | Malawi | South Africa | Tanzania | Uganda | Zimbabwe
iNaturalist: © craigpeter (iNaturalist #287917121)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Hibiscus
- Species:
- Hibiscus ludwigii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Shrub
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, maroon center
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires scarification. | Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.