Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a tropical flowering shrub known for its large, showy blossoms and widespread use as an ornamental plant in warm climates.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf flowering plant
ornamental plant
plant species
binomialName Hibiscus rosa-sinensis self-link
class Magnoliopsida
climatePreference subtropical climate
tropical climate
commonName China rose
Chinese hibiscus
shoeblackplant
cultivatedIn subtropical regions worldwide
tropical regions worldwide
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
distributionStatus widely cultivated
evergreen true
family Malvaceae
flowerColor orange
pink
red
white
yellow
floweringSeason year-round in tropical climates
flowerLifespan 1–2 days
flowerSymmetry actinomorphic
flowerType large showy flower
genus Hibiscus
growthForm evergreen shrub
small tree
habitat gardens
parks
urban landscapes
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement alternate
leafMargin serrated
leafType simple leaf
lightRequirement full sun
nativeTo tropical Asia
order Malvales
phylum Tracheophyta
pollination bird-pollinated
insect-pollinated
propagationMethod seeds
stem cuttings
soilPreference well-drained soil
symbolism national flower of Malaysia
symbol of beauty
taxonRank species
typicalHeight 2–4 meters
uses hedge plant
ornamental gardening
potted plant

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis binomialName Hibiscus rosa-sinensis self-link
Malaysia hasNationalSymbol Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Malaysia nationalFlower Hibiscus rosa-sinensis