Hibiscus shirensis
Sprague & Hutch.
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Description
A herb or shrub. It grows 2-4 m tall. It is hairy. The leaves are 10 cm long by 7 cm wide. The flowers occur singly in the axils of the leaves. They are red and 2-3 cm across. The fruit capsules is 1 cm across and hairy.
Edible Uses
Used as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Central Africa it grows up to 1,450 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Burundi, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe,
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
