Hibiscus surattensis
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Wild sour, Bush sorrel
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHibiscus surattensis, the bush sorrel or wild sour, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to the seasonally dry tropical (and subtropical) Old World, and has been introduced to many islands of the Indian Ocean. As the common names imply, it is eaten as a leafy green by local peoples.
Description
A spiny vine or shrub. It grows each year from seed. It is 0.5-2 m high but often lies over. The leaf stalk is 2-7 cm long. It is densely hairy. The leaves are alternate and deeply lobed. There are 3-5 lobes. They are somewhat hairy and with toothed edges. The leaves are 5-10 cm long by 5-11 cm wide. The lobes are sword shaped and 3-7 cm long by 1.5-3 cm wide. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves. The flowers are large and yellowish or whitish and tinged with red. The fruit is a capsule which is oval or round and 1.2 cm across. The seeds are kidney shaped with very fine white hairs.
Edible Uses
Young leaves are cooked as a vegetable and used in curries. Mature leaves are cooked as a sour flavouring with fish and meat, and can be used to thicken sauces. The leaves are sold in local markets as a popular vegetable. Flowers are used as flavouring.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are cooked as a flavouring with fish and meat. They are sour. The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable. They are also used in curries. It can be used to thicken sauces.
Medicinal Uses
The leaves are commonly used in traditional preparations.
Distribution
A tropical plant. They are found throughout the Philippines in open grasslands. In China it grows in valleys and open slopes between 1000-1180 m altitude in S China. It Africa it grows up to 1,700 m above sea level. It often grows in areas with a rainfall between 1,000-1,600 mm. It can grow in arid places. It can grow in coastal places on sand dunes. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, China, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Laos, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Cultivation
A plant of moist tropical areas where it is found at elevations up to 1,700 metres. It is found in regions with an average annual rainfall of 1,000 - 1,600mm. Succeeds in a variety of soil types.
Propagation
Seed - sow in situ or in containers. Germination is usually fairly rapid and no special pretreatment is needed, although germination will be faster if the seed is abraded or soaked prior to sowing. Prick out container-grown seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions when they are 10cm or more tall.
Other Uses
The bark yields a fibre, which is occasionally used as cordage. A good quality fibre. The cooked leaves are used to coagulate the latex of Landolphia spp.
Production
The leaves are collected in the early rainy season.
Other Information
It is a cultivated food plant. It is a popular vegetable in some places. Leaves are sold in local markets.
Notes
There are about 220 Hibiscus species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Baguitchi-di-mato, Bisulsug, Bup xuoc, Chemeenpuli, Ci fu rong, Conistanto, Hansrong, Jehe keng, Jukut riyut, Kakonda, Kalatuytuy, Kashlikirai, Kololwe, Labuang, Lumaka, Madiso, M'bat'u, M'datu, Mala-lum, Mankin-aoi, Mizo-an-thur, Mullu gogu, Mwalavi, Mwawawu, Ogwenjere, Ran-bhindi, Ranbhendy, Taw-chin-baung, Tongwe, Wetma-chin-baung
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