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0Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Malvaceae · Genus: Hibiscus1
- Native distribution
- Caribbean, North America, Villavicencio, Bucaramanga, Brazil, conterminous 48 United States, South Africa, Gauteng, North-Westuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
21 synonyms
- Abelmoschus cruentus Walp.
- Furcaria sabdariffa (L.) Ulbr.
- Hibiscus acetosus Noronha
- Hibiscus cruentus Bertol.
- Hibiscus cuneatus Bertol.
- Hibiscus digitatus Cav.
- Hibiscus digitatus kerrianus DC.
- Hibiscus fraternus L.
- Hibiscus gossypifolius Mill.
- Hibiscus masuianus De Wild. & T.Durand
- Hibiscus palmatilobus Baill.
- Hibiscus sabbariffa L.
- Hibiscus sabdariffa albus A.Howard & G.Howard
- Hibiscus sabdariffa altissima Wester
- Hibiscus sabdariffa bhaghalpuriensis A.Howard & G.Howard
- Hibiscus sabdariffa intermedius A.Howard & G.Howard
- Hibiscus sabdariffa ruber A.Howard & G.Howard
- Hibiscus sanguineus Griff.
- Hibiscus subdariffa Rottb.
- Sabdariffa digitata (Cav.) Kostel.
- Sabdariffa rubra Kostel.
Roselle is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, likely native to parts of Africa. In the 16th and early 17th centuries it was spread to Asia and the West Indies, where it has since become naturalized in many places. The stems are used for the production of bast fibre and the calyces are commonly steeped to make an infusion popular in many places around the world.
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Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Hibiscus sabdariffa · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Plantas de ocho Biodiverciudades de Colombia - Bioblitz 2022; Línea base) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q319390 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) 2.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Rozella (növényfaj) · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Roselle (Pflanze) · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Roselle (plant) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Hibiscus tip: Don't turn or move it while in bud, or the buds will drop.
Hibiscus sabdariffa – what to know
Hibiscus sabdariffa – family: Malvaceae, genus: Hibiscus. Native range: Caribbean, North America, Villavicencio, Bucaramanga, Brazil, conterminous 48 United States, South Africa, Gauteng, North-West. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 12 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Hibiscus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Hibiscus sabdariffa?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Hibiscus sabdariffa need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Hibiscus sabdariffa get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Hibiscus sabdariffa toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Hibiscus sabdariffa flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Hibiscus: Typical flowering time: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Hibiscus
Data sources: GBIF.org – Hibiscus sabdariffa (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q319390 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Rozella (növényfaj) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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