Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. (Malvaceae): A Multipurpose Ornamental Plant (2024)

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The Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Genus Hibiscus: A Review

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Herbal remedies are being practiced expeditiously. The beneficial effects of these herbal remedies on health problems have been observed and experienced by humans for thousands of years. Indigenous medicinal plants are more valued because they are acquirable and have low side effects. Nutritional composition and medicinal use of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flowers have been conducted in this study. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has medicinal properties for anti-tumor, anti- fertility, antipyretic, hypoglycemic, anti inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, CNS depressant, and hypertensive activity and is a primary ingredient in many herbal teas. Among the different bioactive compounds contained in the flowers, polyphenol compounds are of the utmost importance for their antioxidant properties. Flowers have a wide range of pharmacological actions, which may be therapeutically beneficial for overall health and wellness of population, the need of the hour is for further research in clinical aspects....

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. (Malvaceae): A Multipurpose Ornamental Plant (2024)

FAQs

What is the description of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant? ›

It is a compact shrub with ornamental foliage and flowers. Its leaves are variegated with splash of white, light-green and pink. New emerging leaves are almost white, with green dots, pink edges and veins. The pink color fades away as the leaf matures.

What is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis used for? ›

Hibiscus rosa sinensis is known as China rose belonging to the Malvaceae family. This plant has various important medicinal uses for treating wounds, inflamation, fever and coughs, diabetes, infections caused by bacteria and fungi, hair loss, and gastric ulcers in several tropical countries.

How big do Hibiscus rosa-sinensis trees get? ›

Most grow as a large shrub and can reach 4-10 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide.

Is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis a perennial? ›

With this in mind, hibiscus rosa sinensis should be grown as an annual or container specimen in most of the state. In areas where winter does not cause damage, hibiscus is a perennial, and may be used as a more permanent landscape plant.

What is the hibiscus plant known for? ›

Hibiscus, a plant with colorful flowers, has been used for centuries for decorative and medicinal purposes. People have used it to make extracts, teas, and supplements. In traditional medicine, people use hibiscus preparations to treat ailments such as liver problems and high blood pressure.

Is hibiscus a bush or vine? ›

Hibiscus is a flowering shrub that evokes vivid images of tropical paradise, with flowers that come in a rainbow of colors. Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is what's commonly seen in garden centers and landscapes.

What are the side effects of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis? ›

Hibiscus may cause blood pressure to drop. It has also been linked to dermatitis, headache, nausea, and ringing in the ear. Risks. Avoid hibiscus if you are allergic or sensitive to it or members of the Malvaceae plant family.

Can you eat hibiscus flowers tea? ›

Simply add dried hibiscus flowers to a teapot and pour boiling water over them. Let it steep for 5 minutes, and then strain, sweeten if desired, and enjoy. Hibiscus tea can be consumed hot or cold and has a tart taste similar to that of cranberries.

Does Hibiscus rosa-sinensis produce fruit? ›

- Hibiscus is a plant that does not bear fruit or we can say the fruit is hidden. The fruit of the hibiscus flower is a capsule or five lobed pods which is located just below the flower. The seeds are present within the lob like any other fruit. So the hibiscus plant does not have any distinct fruit.

Do hibiscus bushes spread? ›

Hibiscus, also called Rose Mallow or Wild Cotton, is a fast, strong-growing perennial. It usually grows to 5 feet tall, but in proper conditions can reach 8 feet in height. The plant grows about 3 feet wide, but does spread into larger patches with years of growth.

Are hibiscus trees invasive? ›

Hibiscus syriacus has been listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States, indicating it has the potential to spread aggressively and disrupt native ecosystems. As an invasive species, it can outcompete native plants for essential resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients.

Can hibiscus trees take full sun? ›

Location and Light

Hardy Hibiscus does best in full sun. They will grow in partial shade, but growth and flowering will suffer. If you live in areas with very hot summers, during the hottest part of the day, Hibiscus may need shade.

Do hibiscus come back every year? ›

Growing Tips for Perennial Hibiscus:

Apply an extended-release fertilizer once in late spring when new growth emerges. This plant comes up later than most perennials. Don't fret! It will return reliably every year.

Can I leave my hibiscus outside in winter? ›

Native to warmer regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands, tropical hibiscus is only hardy in Zones 10-11, where the temperature generally doesn't dip below freezing (32°F). That means it won't survive outdoors in a winter that gets colder than that.

What temperature is too cold for hibiscus? ›

For the most part, hibiscus are pretty tolerant. But, because it is a tropical plant, it's best to protect it from temperatures below about 50F (10C) or so. Tropical hibiscus can survive dips in temperature, but may show damage or even die back if it drops below about 35F (1.5C).

What is the physical description of a hibiscus plant? ›

Hibiscus leaves are ovate, simple and 8 to 10.5 cm long. They are spirally arranged around a long stalk. The flowers are bisexual, large and showy, grow up to 25 cm wide, stalked and arising singly from the upper leaf axils. The five free petals joined at the base may be white, yellow or red colour.

What is the description of a hibiscus tree? ›

Description. The leaves are alternate, ovate to lanceolate, often with a toothed or lobed margin (dentate). The flowers are large, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped, with five or more petals, colour from white to pink, red, blue, orange, peach, yellow or purple, and from 4–18 cm broad.

What is the description of hibiscus tea? ›

Hibiscus tea has a fruity, refreshing flavor that many enjoy hot or iced. It has many different names around the world, including sorrel tea, sour tea, agua de Jamaica, bissap, karkade, Sudanese tea, and zobo. Many people drink it because they believe it has health benefits.

What is the description of a red hibiscus plant? ›

They are solitary (axillary) and symmetrical. They are typically red, with five petals 10 cm (4 in) in diameter, with prominent orange-tipped red anthers. Cultivars and hybrids have flowers in a variety of colors as well as red: white, pink, orange, peach, yellow, blue, and purple. Some plants have double flowers.

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