Hibiscus pusillus Thunb.

Taxonomic Classification

Hibiscus pusillus Thunb. is a flowering plant species belonging to the Malvaceae family.

Native Range

It is native to seasonally dry regions of southern Africa.

Nomenclature Confusion

This species is often confused with Hibiscus trionum; the two share the common names bladderweed and the Afrikaans common name Terblansbossie.

Synonym Explanation

This confusion likely arises because the invalid name Hibiscus pusillus Eckl. & Zeyh. is actually a synonym for Hibiscus trionum L., which is sometimes called bladder hibiscus.