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Common name: Japanese Hibiscus, Japanese Lanterns, Juba kusum (Manipuri)

Botanical name: Hibiscus schizopetalus (syn. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis var. schizopetalus) - [ (Hye-bisk-us) Rose-mallow; (ski-zo-pe-TAY-lus) or (shi-zo-PET-uh-lus) split petals ] Family: Malvaceae (mallow family) - [ (mal-VAY-see-ay) the Malva (mallow) family ]

Origin: Tropical East Africa

Japanese Hibiscus is a shrub that will reach about 6 to 8 feet with a spread of 5 to 6 feet. It is a very fast grower and needs to be pruned often. highly decorative hanging red flowers, 3-4" in diameter, that have graceful lace-like petals that turn upwards and a long style that hangs down. Most usually these plants are sold as hanging basket plants and are treated as annuals. Hibiscus schizopetalus is native to tropical east Africa. Hibiscus schizopetalus need part shade and intermediate to warm temperatures.

Courtesy: - Flowers of India - Top Tropicals

Note: Identification attempted; may not be accurate.
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Source Japanese Lantern
Author Dinesh Valke from Thane, India
Camera location19° 07′ 10.39″ N, 72° 52′ 28.98″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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