Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

FLORA OF ECUADOR
Collected by L. P. Kvist
40429	Malvaceae
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.
det. P. Fryxell, 1988-90, on dupl. in QCA.
Province ESMERALDAS
Rio Cayapa, Zapallo Grande. 1 km upriver Rio Zapallo Grande from the right bank
a trail led into the forest. Gradually strongly disturbed forest became replaced with
primary forest.
(78° 54’ W 00° 48' N) Alt 100 m.	29 Jun 1982
Shrub, 1.5 m tall. Petals red. Cultivated. Nom. Vem.: Suita tape (Cayapa); Use:
As an ornamental plant. No other use reported.
Botanical Institute, Aarhus University, Denmark (AAU)
in collaboration P. Universidad Católica, Quito, Ecuador
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