Description
Nobody knows whether the hibiscus really is a native of China as its latin name, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, (rosa-sinensis = Chinese Rose) suggests or not. Many believe, it comes from India. This large shrub or small tree grows to 15 feet high. The toothed leaves are arranged alternately and vary a lot, but tend to be large, dark green, and shiny. This plant has a coarse texture and may be upright or broad and spreading. It is often many-stemmed. Flowers are glorious and huge at their best — up to 6″ in diameter — and occur in many colors. Most are flared and have a bell shape and may be single or double, smooth or scalloped. They have a long central tube with stamens and pistils at the tip.
Medical Benefits:
Good for hair and skin problems.
| Botanical Name | Common Name | Hindi | Malayalam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibiscus | Hibiscus Leaves | गुड़हलफूल / Chemparuttia | ചെമ്പരത്തിപൂവ് / Gurhal phool |
