Hibiscus cannabinus Kenaf (Malvaceae)

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Hibiscus cannabinus
Kenaf
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The Hibiscus cannabinus plant species is found in Original habitat is obscure, it probably arose in the tropics of Asia or America. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Kenaf.

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Latin Name:  Hibiscus cannabinus
Common Name:  Kenaf
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil in full sun[200]. Tolerates most soils but prefers a light sandy soil[123]. Adapted to a wide range of soils and climatic conditions[171]. This species is not very hardy outdoors in Britain, it really requires a frost free climate[123]. It can, however, probably be grown as an annual. It is cultivated for its fibre in Asia and S. Europe where it can be harvested in 3 - 4 months from seed[50, 61]. The plant requires temperatures in the range of 15 - 25°c[169]. It succeeds as a crop as far north in N. America as Indiana, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska[160].

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