Hibiscus surattensis

Hibiscus surattensis, the bush sorrel or wild sour, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.[2] It is native to the seasonally dry tropical (and subtropical) Old World, and has been introduced to many islands of the Indian Ocean.[1] As the common names imply, it is eaten as a leafy green by local peoples.[2]

The false sepals (the spoon-like green bracts with prongs) are a distinguishing feature of the species.[2]

Hibiscus surattensis
Flower and flower buds
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species:
H. surattensis
Binomial name
Hibiscus surattensis
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Abelmoschus aculeatus Walp.
    • Furcaria surattensis (L.) Kostel.
    • Hibiscus aculeatus G.Don
    • Hibiscus appendiculatus Stokes
    • Hibiscus bifurcatus Blanco
    • Hibiscus hypoglossus E.Mey. ex Harv.
    • Hibiscus involucratus Salisb.
    • Hibiscus surattensis var. genuinus Hochr.
    • Hibiscus surattensis var. villosus Hochr.
    • Hibiscus trinitarius Noronha

References
  1. "Hibiscus surattensis L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  2. "Bush Sorrel". flowersofindia.net. Flowers of India. 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022. Common name: ... Bush Althea


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