Hibiscus

A plant genus of the family MALVACEAE. Members contain CITRIC ACID; MALATES; ANTHOCYANINS; FLAVONOIDS; GLYCOSIDES; DIETARY FIBER; and LIGNANS. Hibiscus sabdariffa is common constituent of HERBAL TEAS. Hibiscus cannabinus is a source of hemp fiber for TEXTILES.

Year introduced: 2003

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Tree Number(s): B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.821.500.288

MeSH Unique ID: D031584

Registry Number: txid47605

Entry Terms:

• Hibiscus cannabinus
• Kenaf
• Hibiscus sabdariffa
• Roselle
• Roselles

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Viridiplantae
Streptophyta
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosanae
Malvales
Malvaceae
Hibiscus