About cranberry hibiscus
Hibiscus acetosella, the cranberry hibiscus or African rosemallow, is a flowering plant of the family Malvaceae. The epithet acetosella is of Latin origin and is a diminutive of the Latin name for sorrel which comes from the sour taste experienced when eating the young leaves of both plants. Hibiscus acetosella is also known colloquially as false roselle, maroon mallow, red leaved hibiscus, and red shield hibiscus. It is one of the approximately 200–300 species that are seen in sub-tropic and tropic regions. This ornamental is usually found in abandoned fields or open areas, marshes, and forest clearings. Cranberry hibiscus is a member of a perennial group known as hardy hibiscus.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Hibiscus acetosella
- Genus
- Hibiscus
- Family
- MALVACEAE
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Malvaceae
Mallow/Hibiscus family
cranberry hibiscus belongs to the Malvaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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