Hibiscus shirensis

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A herb or shrub. It grows 2-4 m tall. It is hairy. The leaves are 10 cm long by 7 cm wide. The flowers occur singly in the axils of the leaves. They are red and 2-3 cm across. The fruit capsules is 1 cm across and hairy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Central Africa it grows up to 1,450 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burundi, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hibiscus heterochlamys Ulbr.;