PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / MALVALES / MALVACEAE / MALVOIDEAE / BIBISCEAE / HIBISCUS / CANNABINUS
Annual herb, up to 2 m high. Stems aculeate. Leaves suborbicular in outline, 3-7-palmatisect or palmately lobed. Calyx lobes acuminate or long-acuminate; gland on calyx lobe conspicuous. Flowers pale yellow, whitish or greyish with purple centre. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Weed of arable and waste land. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Probably native to Africa. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
November to May
15 to 1250 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
FSA
SA
BOT
NAM
ESW
LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Published in: Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1149 (1759)
Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. genuinus Hochr., nom.illegit.
Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. purpureus A.Howard & G.Howard
Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. ruber A.Howard & G.Howard
Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. simplex A.Howard & G.Howard
Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. viridis A.Howard & G.Howard
Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. vulgaris A.Howard & G.Howard
Hibiscus sabdariffa L. subsp. cannabinus (L.) Panigrahi & Murti
Hibiscus sabdariffa L. var. d L.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| ambari hemp | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| deccan hemp | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| deckaner hemp | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| gambo hemp | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| Hibiscus | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| Indian hemp | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| kenaf seed oil | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| Kenafhibiskus | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| udekane | Zulu | Pooley, ES. 1998. A field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region, 1 ed. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. | |
| umgangampunza | Ndebele | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| wild Hibiscus | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| wild holly-hock | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| wild stockrose | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| wild stockrose | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| Wildestokroos | Afrikaans | Pooley, ES. 1998. A field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region, 1 ed. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Malvales
FAMILY Malvaceae
SUBFAMILY Malvoideae
TRIBE Bibisceae
GENUS Hibiscus
SPECIES cannabinus
89 results for Hibiscus cannabinus L.
Year
Barcode: PRE0284901-0 Collector(s) & number: Volk, OH, 2938 | 1940-3-
Namibia, OMARURU
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Barcode: PRE0284902-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 2877 | 1955-3-21
Namibia, GROOTFONTEIN DIST.; 23.5 MI. E. OF OTAVI ON ROAD TO GROOTFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284898-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 6453 | 1963-4-25
Namibia, GROOTFONTEIN DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284899-0 Collector(s) & number: Dinter, MK, 15 | 1906-3-19
Namibia, OKAHANDJA
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Barcode: PRE0284897-0 Collector(s) & number: Dinter, MK, 7549 | 1934-4-22
Namibia, TSUMEB
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284846-0 Collector(s) & number: Stephen, JJF, 1321 | 1972-10-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KOSI BAY DIST.; 27 KM. FROM KOSI BAY ON BORDER ROAD TO MOSI BORDER POST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284896-0 Collector(s) & number: Merxmuller, H, 2078 | 1958-3-11
Namibia, 38 MI. W. OF ANDARA IN OMURAMAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284900-0 Collector(s) & number: Bradfield, RD, 198 | 1928-3-20
Namibia, OKAHANDJA DIST.; QUICKBORN OTJ 205 FA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284904-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Son, G, TRV 28937 | 1930-5-8
Botswana, NGAMI; NR. KOPPIES IN NGAMI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285005-0 Collector(s) & number: Robertson, RG, 129 | 1952-5-9
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; TYGERPOORT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285026-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 4520 | 1919-5-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; MTUNZINI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284983-0 Collector(s) & number: Leendertz, R, TRV 6679 | 1909-1-
South Africa, Limpopo, WARMBATHS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284998-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 921 | 1890-4-19
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON; HILLSIDES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284984-0 Collector(s) & number: Sutton, JD, 829 | 1934-4-13
South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG DIST.; ZWARTRUGGENS; RIDGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284982-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 11569 | 1931-12-6
South Africa, Limpopo, WATERBERG DIST.; ROODEPOORT FARM 15 ON PALALA RD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284988-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 4585 | 1954-3-31
South Africa, Mpumalanga, MARIEPSKOP; NR. SALIQUE TURNOFF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284987-0 Collector(s) & number: Koch, P, PRE 47664 | 1948-4-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, DRAKENSBERG; EXPERIMENTAL STATION
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285025-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 2124 | 1960-11-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; HLUHLUWE GAME RES.; JUST OUTSIDE RES. GATE ON HLUHLUWE ROAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285029-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 8099 | 1968-4-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UVONGO BEACH; IN W. DEEL VAN DORP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285000-0 Collector(s) & number: MacPherson, W, PRE 3606 | 1907-7-1
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Barberton
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284981-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, PRE 28231 | 1947-3-18
South Africa, Limpopo, WARMBATHS DIST.; ON RD. TO WARMBATHS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285006-0 Collector(s) & number: Robertson, RG, 130 | 1952-5-9
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; TYGERPOORT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284992-0 Collector(s) & number: Brynard, AM, 4276 | 1959-2-10
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; NKUWANE PAN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284995-0 Collector(s) & number: Lang, H, TRV 31089 | 1932-11-26
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; PUNDA MILIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284993-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 5926 | 1950-2-21
South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK; ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; 20 MI. SE. OF PUNDA MARIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285003-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, TRV 3029 | 1906-9-29
South Africa, Mpumalanga, MALELANE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285021-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9783 | 1970-5-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, FUTULULU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285022-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 6540 | 1966-4-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; SOUTH POORT; ALONG THE ROAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284994-0 Collector(s) & number: Smuts, JC, 4076 | 1938-12-26
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; LIMPOPO; 40 MI. W. OF MESSINA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285023-0 Collector(s) & number: Jenkins, TJ, TRV 7106 | 1909-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285024-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 4848 | 1893-4-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; NR. DURBAN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284991-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, WG, 331 | 1935-4-21
South Africa, Limpopo, LYDENBURG DIST.; SEKUKUNI; IRONSTONE FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284999-0 Collector(s) & number: Holt, WE, 185 | 1932-2-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON DISTRICT: PLASTON.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285002-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 921 | 1890-4-19
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON; HILLSIDES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284997-0 Collector(s) & number: van der Plank, J, PRE 47666 | 1942-3-26
South Africa, North West, BUFFELSPOORT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284985-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, PRE 18059 | 1918-5-8
South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG; BUFFELSPOORT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285001-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 7792 | 1953-4-21
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON DIST.; 11.5 MI. S. OF KOMATIEPOORT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285004-0 Collector(s) & number: Curator Pretoria Bot. Garden, PRE 47670(cult) | 1948-5-
South Africa, Gauteng, PRINSHOF; EXP. STA. NO. P 2566
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285028-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 829 | 1965-5-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UBOMBO DIST.; SORDWANA BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284996-0 Collector(s) & number: Meeuse, ADJ, 10321 | 1958-3-11
South Africa, Mpumalanga, GROBLERSDAL DIST.; MOSSIESDAL; ABOUT 17.5 MI. FROM LOSKOP DAM REST CAMPON RD. TO STOFBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285020-0 Collector(s) & number: Reynolds, GW, PRE 47665 | 1958-3-26
Eswatini, MANZINI DIST.; MANZINI; 6 MI. E. OF BREMERSDORP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284989-0 Collector(s) & number: Scheepers, JC, 323 | 1958-4-29
South Africa, Limpopo, LETABA DIST; DUIWELSKLOOF; ABOVE COMPARTMENT Z8B WESTFALIA AT SARAHSDRIFT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0285030-0 Collector(s) & number: Hitchins, PM, 780 | 1972-3-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLUHLUWE GAME RES.; EGODENI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0284986-0 Collector(s) & number: Frost, PJ, GH 13788 | 1916--
South Africa, North West, Zeerust.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0353187-0 Collector(s) & number: Morris, JW, 937 | 1966-4-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, SHONGWENI DAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0532993-0 Collector(s) & number: Barrett, SCH, 485 | 1970-1-14
Eswatini, TSHANENI; LOW VELD CANAL BANK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0483259-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, GJ, 1569 | 1976-3-18
South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST DIST.; MANYELETI GAME RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0486441-0 Collector(s) & number: Culverwell, J, 377 | 1976-11-27
Eswatini, SOUTHERN NKUMBANE VA; MLAWULA FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0494336-0 Collector(s) & number: Culverwell, J, 753 | 1977-4-11
Eswatini, LUBOMBO MTS.; MBULUZI GORGE; BLUE JAY RANCH 3 MI. S. OF W. ENTRANCE TO GORGE ABOVE KLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0498500-0 Collector(s) & number: Kemp, ES, 825 | 1977-3-31
Eswatini, LUBOMBO DIST.; SITEKI; 7 KM. W. OF SITEKI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0558382-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, N, 1018 | 1980-5-5
South Africa, Limpopo, ANTWERPEN FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0561887-0 Collector(s) & number: Roodt, V, 172 | 1995-4-28
Botswana, Okavango Delta: Moremi - Xugana; 10 km West of Xugana on island.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0584889-0 Collector(s) & number: Bennett, A, 3 | 2001-2-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Makhathini Flats. Farm of Mr. Buthelezi.
General notes: Geranium - like shrub. Woody. Grow next to cotton field.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0627265-0 Collector(s) & number: Milton, S, 228 | 1982-4-22
South Africa, Limpopo, NABOOMSPRUIT DIST.; NYLSVLEY NAT. RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0632141-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, JE, 6954 | 2000-4-9
Malawi, Nyika National Park, Thazima Gate.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0639386-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, N, 1163 | 1981-4-10
South Africa, Limpopo, KLASERIE NAT. RES.; FARM ROSS 55 KU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0652136-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, R, 13 | 1983-4-12
South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT; LAEVELD BOT. TUIN; ACACIAPARK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0655805-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 6299 | 1984-4-10
South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; SOUTPANSBERG; KLEIN CHIPEZE SPA. MUDDY STREAM BANK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0668579-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 4250 | 1983-4-12
Botswana, N.DIST.; SIBUYU RIVER. SEBWEO
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0669404-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 3053 | 1984-3-25
Botswana, SAVUTI.; CHOBE NAT. PARK.; SAVUTI MARSH.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0746009-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, N, 1879 | 1990-4-18
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK; SKUKUZA; 1.1KM EAST OF EXPERIMENTAL PLOTS ALONG SKU-KUZA-PRETORIUSKOP TAR ROAD IN FURROW
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0507990-0 Collector(s) & number: Dimock-Brown, 428 | 1897--
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Shepstone.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0509166-0 Collector(s) & number: Killian, L, 35 | 1981-5-16
South Africa, Limpopo, 20km North East of Giyani on road to Thangilani.
General notes: Very erect. Light yellow with red eye.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0511806-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 1666 | 1976-3-24
Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; MAUN; THAMALAKANE RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0511953-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 418 | 1977-4-20
Namibia, RUNDU; OKAVANGO RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0787237-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 6078A | 1993-3-4
Eswatini, Hhohho District. 20 km from Piggs Peak, at New Bridge over Nkomati River.
General notes: North bank. South slope. Bushland. Granite. Tall, erect herb. Leaves digitately compound. Flowers large, solitary, white with purple centre.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0800323-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 4111 | 1953-3-27
South Africa, Limpopo, LYDENBURG; CHUNIESPOORT; 3 MILES FROM CHUNIESPOORT POLICE STATION ON ROAD TO PIETERSBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0809428-0 Collector(s) & number: Giess, JWH, 6453 | 1963-4-25
Namibia, Grootfontein: Bergen Farm GR 668.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0855537-0 Collector(s) & number: Grieve, KW, 65 | 2008-3-31
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Waterval Onder. Farm: Kindergoed.
General notes: Conservancy. Quartzite with lava extrusions. Semi-shade. Grass and rocks. About 20 specimens growing together in shade of kiaat.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0859452-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, BP00933 (3942) | 2001-10-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini. Between town and railway line close to railway station.
General notes: Coastal Forest. No slope. Leaf margins toothed. Flowers bright yellow with deep red centre.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0270844-0 Collector(s) & number: Gere, J, JG059 | 2011-3-27
South Africa, North West, North West. Magaliesburg. 25.9114°S 27.24197°E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0892824-0 Collector(s) & number: Kurzweg, S, K911 | 2009-4-6
South Africa, North West, Rustenburg. Impala Bafokeng Mine. Norite koppie.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0895841-0 Collector(s) & number: Phephu, N, 262 | 2008-6-3
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Mbuzini. Border of Mozambique and Swaziland.
General notes: Leaves red/green. Bracts with reddish spots. Hairy fruits.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0139184-0 Collector(s) & number: Sithole, J, 178 | 2013-4-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Pinetown Molweni, Growing on roadside between Umngeni River and Inanda Road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0892064-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, BP00968 | 2001-10-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pongola town. At canal.
General notes: Lowveld. Slope: gentle. Plant height: 1-1.5 m. Short sharp prickles on stems, leaves and epicalyx. Flowers pale yellow. Conf. C.L. Bredenkamp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0154711-0 Collector(s) & number: Nemando, R., 196 | 2024-3-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, King Cetshwayo District Area. uMlalazi Local Municipality Area. Igobhotane Area, along the Nkandla/Eshowe Road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1010031-0 Collector(s) & number: Faria, N.P., PAN0045 | 2017-2-7
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Skukuza Ranger section. Skukuza EBP, Skukuza rep., Control.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0152735-0 Collector(s) & number: Wiseman, P, 238 | 2014-3-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Teza Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1018563-0 Collector(s) & number: Moshobane, M, 42 | 2022-6-6
South Africa, Limpopo, Polokwane. Solomondale, R81.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
1999
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Revision of Hibiscus section Furcaria (Malvaceae) in Africa and Asia Wilson, FDBulletin of the Natural History Museum. Botany Series 29(1)47-79
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1991
BOOK
Énumération des Plantes à Fleurs d'Afrique Tropicale, Vol. 1 Lebrun, J-P; Stork, ALJardin Botanique, Geneva
1961
FLORA
28. Malvaceae (part 2) Exell, AWFlora Zambesiaca 1(2)420-475
Crown Agents for Oversea Governments & Administrations, London
1961
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Hibiscus cannabinus L. Meeuse, ADJ; Letty, CLFlowering Plants of South Africa 34: , t.1335
1911.
BOOK
Studies in Indian fibre plants : no. 2 on some new varieties of Hibiscus Cannabinus, L. and Hibiscus Sabdariffa, L. Howard, A.Mary Gunn Library
1911.
No results found for Hibiscus cannabinus L.
Status and criteria
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Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
| Part(s) of plant used | Use(s) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Stems (peeled) | Superstitious purposes | Dalziel, JM; Hutchinson, J. 1936. The useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies, London. [All rights reserved] |
| Stem peelings | Anaemia | Dalziel, JM; Hutchinson, J. 1936. The useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies, London. [All rights reserved] |
| Stem peelings | Superstitious purposes | Dalziel, JM; Hutchinson, J. 1936. The useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies, London. [All rights reserved] |
| Stem peelings | Fatigue | Dalziel, JM; Hutchinson, J. 1936. The useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies, London. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Guineaworm sores Local application. | Dalziel, JM; Hutchinson, J. 1936. The useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies, London. [All rights reserved] |
| Stem peelings | Lassitude | Dalziel, JM; Hutchinson, J. 1936. The useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies, London. [All rights reserved] |
| Seeds | Dysentery | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Seeds | Eye disease | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Seeds | Dysentery | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Seeds | Eye disease | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Stomach diseases (Body part: Stomach Used by: Nyamwezi) | Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved] |
| Leaves | Stomach diseases (Body part: Stomach Used by: Nyanja) | Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved] |
| Roots | Spider-bites (Used by: Nyamwezi) | Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved] |
| Roots | Spider-bites (Used by: Nyanja) | Kokwaro, JO. 1976. Medicinal plants of east Africa. East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi. [All rights reserved] |
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