Hibiscus surattensis

Hibiscus surattensis L., Sp. Pl. 2: 696 (1753). 

Hibiscus surattensis L., Photo by Bắp Thanh

The native range of this species is Tropical & Subtropical Old World. It is a climber and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome.

Vietnamese names: 

Vông vang gai, Búp xước, Lộn sóng, Sơn gai, Lá chua, Xương chua

Scientific name: 

Hibiscus surattensis L.

Family: 

Malvaceae

Uses: 

Fever, breast swelling (Fresh leaves pounded in water and drank, the residue applied). Kidney stones, urolithiasis (Leaf). (According to the experience of people in Son Tinh district - Quang Ngai)

Distribution: 

The tree grows naturally in sunny glades throughout our country.

Flower and fruit season: 

January to December