| Latin Name: | Hibiscus diversifolius |
| Common Name: | Swamp hibiscus |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
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| Known Hazards: | Some caution should be observed when using this plant because thare is a report that it might be used to procure abortions. We have no further details. |
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Author: Jacq.
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| Habit: Deciduous Shrub |
| Habitat: Mainly by the coast, especially near rainforests, occasionally on disturbed ground in Australia in New South Wales and Queensland[152]. |
| Height: 1.0 Width: 0.6 |
Cultivation Details:
Prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil in full sun[200].
A frost-tender shrub, it can be grown as an annual in temperate climates where it can flower and set seed in its first year of growth[200, K]. Plants can also be overwintered in a cold greenhouse if the winter is fairly mild[K].
As the specific name of this plant suggests, the leaves vary widely in shape. The first leaves to be produced are semi-circular in shape, but later leaves are distinctly three-lobed[K].
Plants are self-fertile[K].
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Propagation Notes:
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[200]. The seed germinates inside 2 weeks and should be potted up as soon as it is large enough to handle. Grow the plants on fast in a fairly rich compost and plant them out in late spring after the last expected frosts[K].
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. These will be difficult to overwinter unless kept in heated environment[K].
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