Hibiscus diversifolius Swamp hibiscus (Malvaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Hibiscus diversifolius
Swamp hibiscus
Deciduous shrub
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The Hibiscus diversifolius plant species is found in Tropics. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Swamp hibiscus.

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Latin Name:  Hibiscus diversifolius
Common Name:  Swamp hibiscus
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Jacq.

Known Hazards:  Some caution should be observed when using this plant because thare is a report that it might be used to procure abortions. We have no further details.

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Mainly by the coast, especially near rainforests, occasionally on disturbed ground in Australia in New South Wales and Queensland[152].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[200]. The seed germinates inside 2 weeks and should be potted up into individual pots as soon as it is large enough to handle. Grow the plants on fast in a fairly rich compost and plant them out in late spring after the last expected frosts[K]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. These will be difficult to overwinter unless kept in heated environment[K].

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