Hibiscus tiliaceus

Hibiscus tiliaceus L., Sp. Pl. [Linnaeus] 2: 694 (1753).

Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Hibiscus tiliaceus L., Photo by Mờ Hai Tư

its native range is Tropics & Subtropics. It is has environmental uses and social uses, as animal food and a medicine and for fuel and food.

Vietnamese name:

Tra làm chiếu, Bụp tra, Hữu nạp.

Latin name: 

Hibiscus tiliaceus L.

Family: 

Malvaceae

Uses: 

Leg pain, back pain, fever (decoction of leaves). Laxative, induce vomiting (root, leaf decoction drink).

Distribution:

In Vietnam: The tree grows naturally in the sea, along rivers and in mangrove areas.

Fruit season: 

June to August

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