Red Leaf Hibiscus (红叶槿)
Erect annual or short-lived perennial shrub that grows to 0.5 - 2.5 m tall.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Hibiscus acetosella 'Red Shield'
COMMON NAME
Red-Leaf Hibiscus, False Roselle, African Rosemallow
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) Plant Growth Form Shrub (Woody) Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference Full Sun Water Preference Moderate Water Plant Growth Rate Moderate Maintenance Requirements Low Propagation Method Seed, Stem Cutting USES
The leaves have a tart flavour and may be used in salads or stir-fries.
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