Family:
Malvaceae
Synonym: Hibiscus × colleri Anon.
Vernacular name: Chemparati, Ayamparathi
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Cultivated in gardens.
Distribution: Native of Pacific Islands; cultivated in Tropical and Subtropical countries.
Flowering
and Fruiting: Throughout the year
Key
identification features: Evergreen
erect shrubs with smooth leaves that are either ovate or elliptic-ovate,
featuring serrated edges. Solitary flowers emerge from the axils, with filiform
epicalyx lobes fused at the base. The corolla ranges from pinkish to red, with
twisted petals. Capsules have a distinct beak.
Uses: Fresh
petals used for blackening hairs and eye-brows. Flowers
check menstruation bleedings; buds cure seminal weaknesses.
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