Bili Daasavaala / Maple-Leaved Mallow
Hibiscus platanifolius
- Habit
- Shrub
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, West Bengal
- Flowering
- August-November
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Malvaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Malvaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Tamil
- ஒளி வண்ண மலர்கள் கொண்ட செடி வகை
- Kannada
- Bili daasavaala, Daasaala, Daasaani
About Bili Daasavaala
Maple-Leaved Mallow (Hibiscus platanifolius) 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 evergreen- and deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-November.
Malvaceae
Mallow/Hibiscus family
Bili Daasavaala belongs to the Malvaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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