Hibiscus dioscorides
About
Hibiscus dioscorides is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a shrub endemic to the island of Socotra in Yemen. It grows on granite cliffs and among granite boulders in the eastern Hajhir Mountains at approximately 950 metres elevation. It is known only from the type specimen gathered on Jebal Jaaf.
- Family
- Malvaceae
How to use it
Hibiscus dioscorides is primarily of interest for its ornamental value due to its unique appearance and rarity. As an endemic species, it plays a crucial role in its native ecosystem, supporting local wildlife and contributing to the biodiversity of Socotra. Conservation efforts are essential to protect this unique plant and its habitat.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hibiscus dioscorides
- Slug
- hibiscus-dioscorides
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Hibiscus
- Species
- dioscorides
- Wikidata QID
- Q5235756
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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