About Hibiscus canescens
Hibiscus canescens (Hibiscus canescens) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family (Mallow/Hibiscus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, axillary/cymose flower clusters, capsule/schizocarp/berry fruit. It is typically found in dry deciduous forests. It occurs across South Asia and Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Hibiscus canescens
- Genus
- Hibiscus
- Family
- MALVACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous forests
- Distribution
- South Asia and Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-February
Botanical family
Malvaceae
Mallow/Hibiscus family
Hibiscus canescens belongs to the Malvaceae family.
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