Hibiscus malacospermus
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Photo: Cathy Sharp
Debshan HQ, SE of Shangani.
Photo: Cathy Sharp
Debshan HQ, SE of Shangani.
Collection by Cathy Sharp of record_id 126338
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| Synonyms: |
Hibiscus microcarpus Garcke Kosteletzkya malacosperma Turcz. |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Perennial herb, 6-24 cm tall. : lamina 2-8 × 0.1-1.5 cm, linear. Flowers up to 8 cm in diameter, purple, solitary, axillary. Epicalyx of 7-8 bracts; bracts up to 18 × 2 mm, linear. Calyx lobes 15-22 mm, ovate-lanceolate, slightly acuminate, usually exceeding the epicalyx. Capsule subglobose. Seeds minutely tomentose. |
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| Derivation of specific name: | malacospermus: from Greek malaco, soft and spermus, a seed, referring to the soft seeds. |
| Habitat: | Grassland. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. |
| FZ divisions: | W,C |
| Growth form(s): | Perennial. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Thursday 6 March 2025 |
| Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 20. As Hibiscus microcarpus Exell, A.W. (1961). Malvaceae Flora Zambesiaca 1(2) Page 469. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 60. |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Hibiscus malacospermusAfrican Plant Database: Hibiscus malacospermus
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Hibiscus malacospermus
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