Pernambuco hibiscus
Hibiscus pernambucensis

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South America, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Algodao-da-praia, Algodao-do-brejo, Blue moho, Guaxima-do-mangue, Majagua

Synonyms

Hibiscus arboreus Desv. ex Ham.; Hibiscus bracteosus DC.; Hibiscus fragrantissimus Sessé & Moc.; Hibiscus pernambucensis Bertol.; Hibiscus tiliaceus subsp. pernambucensis (Arruda) A.Cast.; Hibiscus tiliaceus var. pernambucensis (Arruda) I.M.Johnst.; Hibiscus tiliaceus f. immaculatus (O.Deg. & Greenwell) H.St.John; Pariti tiliaceum f. immaculatum O.Deg. & Greenwell; Paritium pernambucense (Bertol.) G.Don; Talipariti tiliaceum var. pernambucense (Arruda) Fryxell;