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Hibiscus

not marked as a favorite taxon *Hibiscus acetosella Welwitsch ex Hiern. Common name: African Rose-mallow, Redleaf Hibiscus, Cranberry Hibiscus, False Roselle. Habitat: Pine flatwoods, disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Africa.

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Origin/Endemic status: Subsaharan Africa

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl4, FNA6, K4, NS, POWO, WH3, WI. Basionym: Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ex Hiern 1896

Links to other floras: = Hibiscus acetosella - FNA6

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