Hibiscus martianus Zucc. is a plant in the Malvaceae family, order Malvales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Hibiscus martianus Zucc.

Hibiscus martianus Zucc.

Hibiscus martianus is a heat- and drought-tolerant perennial flowering plant native to Texas and Mexico, recommended for xeriscaping.

Family
Genus
Hibiscus
Order
Malvales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Hibiscus martianus Zucc.

Hibiscus martianus, commonly known as the heartleaf rosemallow or heart-leaf hibiscus, is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Malvaceae. It is native to Texas and Mexico. In the wild, it grows in a range of harsh habitats, including canyons, scree, gravel, and chaparral. This is a perennial plant that reaches 1 to 3 feet (0.3 to 0.9 meters) in height. It produces striking red flowers that attract both butterflies and hummingbirds, and it blooms year-round when there is no frost. Hibiscus martianus is highly tolerant of heat and drought, and it is recommended for use in xeriscaping.

Photo: (c) CARLOS VELAZCO, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by CARLOS VELAZCO · cc-by-nc

Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Malvales Malvaceae Hibiscus

More from Malvaceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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