what is Hibiscus Rosa sinensis
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, known colloquially as Chinese hibiscus, China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus,, rose mallow and shoeblackplant, is a species of tropical hibiscus, a flowering plant in the Hibisceae tribe of the family Malvaceae, native to East Asia.
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Synonyms:
Hibiscus boryanus, Hibiscus rosiflorus
Common name:
Chinese Hibiscus
Additional common name(s):
Chinese Rose, Vermilion Hibiscus, Hawaiian Hibiscus
Class:
Magnoliopsida
Clade:
Rosids
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Malvaceae
Biological Interest(s)
An evergreen shurb growing 1-3 meters, the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flowers frequently in hot and humid conditions. Endemic to south east Asia, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is grown ornamentally world wide, and is one of the most common plants to use in labratories for its flower. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis does not tolerate cold conditions.
Ethnobotany
Know as Raya Bunga in Maylasia, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower on Maylasia. Each petal represents one of the 5 national principles set forth by the Maylasian government: Belief in God, loyalty to king and country, supremacy of consitution, rule of law, and courtesy and morality. The red coloration is meant to symbolize the courage of the Maylasian people. Taxinomically named by Linnaeus, the literal meaning of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is rose of china.
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