Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus
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Mexican malvaviscus
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USAC, CECON, Herbario USCG (USAC-USCG)
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University of Cincinnati, Margaret H. Fulford Herbarium - Vascular Plants (CINC)
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Ingrid P. Lin
Summary
Source: WikipediaMalvaviscus arboreus is a species of flowering plant in the hibiscus family, Malvaceae, that is native to the American South, Mexico, Central America, and South America. The specific name, arboreus, refers to the tree-like appearance of a mature plant. It is now popular in cultivation and goes by many English names including wax mallow, Turk's cap (mallow), Turk's turban, sleeping hibiscus, manzanilla, manzanita (de pollo), ladies teardrop and Scotchman's purse; many of these common names refer to other, in some cases unrelated, plants. Its flowers do not open fully and help attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Description
A tropical to subtropical tree in the mallow family with edible leaves, fruit, and flowers.
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Edible Uses
The leaves, fruit, and flowers are all edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical and subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Bahamas, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, West Indies,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Catusa, Tulipan, Tulipanola
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M., 2008, World Dictionary of Trees. Wood and Forest Science Department. Laval University, Quebec, Qc Canada. (Internet database http://www.wdt.qc.ca)
