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Hibiscus ovalifolius

(Forssk.) Vahl (1790)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Malvales Family: Malvaceae Genus: Hibiscus

Rock's hibiscus

Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Perennial herbs or shrubs 1-3 m tall.

Stems: Young stems green, stellate tomentose, later glabrate.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate. Blades basically orbicular in outline, 3-10(-12) cm long and wide, unlobed or obscurely to distinctly 3(-5)-lobed, both surfaces stellate pubescent. Apex acute. Base truncate to subcordate. Margins serrate to crenate-dentate. Petioles usually more than 1/2 the length of blades. Stipules subulate to filiform, 5-15 mm long, persistent.

Flowers: Flowers solitary, pedicels usually shorter than subtending petiole, not articulate; involucral bracts 5, connate at base, usually broadest above middle and abruptly narrowed to a caudate tip, up to 20(-30) mm long. Flowers bisexual (perfect). Calyx composed of connate sepals, 5-lobed or 5-parted, 1.7-2 cm long, winged in bud, lobed to near middle, lobes cordate-ovate, long-acuminate, midrib raised but eglandular. Corolla actinomorphic to moderately zygomorphic, corolla of 5 petals, flaring, obovate, distinct from each other but adnate at base to staminal column, sulfur-yellow, brownish maroon to maroon basally, 4-8 cm long, convolute in bud. Stamens 5 to numerous, monadelphous, forming a staminal column; staminal column included, 1.5-2 cm long; antheriferous for most of its length; filaments terminating the staminal column or borne below a 5-dentate apex; anthers monothecal. Pollen globose, echinate. Ovary superior, 5-celled or rarely appearing 10-celled by a vertical partition, the carpels borne in a single whorl or rarely seemingly superposed whorls, placentation axile; ovules 3 or more per cell; style exceeding the staminal column, 5-branched, branches erect, each terminated by an expanded stigma; stigmas maroon, appearing coherent.

Fruit: Loculicidally dehiscent capsules; ellipsoid; 1.8-2.5 cm long; the valves scarious; aristate; densely stellulate pubescent; exocarp and endocarp sometimes separating at maturity. Seeds up to 3 mm long; tomentose; angular-reniform or rounded-reniform.

Ploidy: 2n = 40; 80*

Habitat: Low elevation dry areas.

Elevation Range:

Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Only found in cultivation
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Only found in cultivation

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Symb. Bot. 1: 50 (1790)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:884 (K [as H. calyphyllus]); Staples et al. 2003:14 (Syn. H. calyphyllus = H. ovalifolius); Staples & Herbst 2005:387 (KEY), 391 (DESCR); Oppenheimer & Pezzillo 2024:61 (WM)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 3759 Round Top Dr garden at edge of ridgeline mesic-wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ray, G. Gibney, E. Collector Number: 65 Oahu BISH 1/9/1998
2 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Along Highway 50 E of Waimea, just W of Waipao Stream and N of Pakala. Secondary vegetation; with and cattle pastures, along roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 7605 Kauai PTBG 11/16/1994
3 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Koko Crater Branch of Foster Botanic Garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 4013 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
4 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater branch of foster bot. gard. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. r. herbst 4015 Oahu US 5/17/1974
5 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl in lester mark's garden, nuuanu valley. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & i. degener 27812 Oahu US 3/25/1961
6 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waimea dist, along hwy 50 e of waimea, just w of waipao stream and n of pakala. Wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. h. lorence & t. w. flynn 7605 Kauai US 11/16/1994
7 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl cultivated in state hibiscus garden near kapio-laui park. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & h. clay 27,375 Kauai US 5/12/1961
8 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl in waimea canyon, island of kuaui, growing at the foster botanic garden, honolulu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN p. c. hutchison 7342 Hawaii US 7/26/1967
9 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl nuuanu valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & i. degener 27359 Hawaii US 4/19/1961
10 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Lyon Arboretum; Section 34 lower Myoporum Flats Growing in open sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Spence, G. 395 Oahu BISH 8/1/1976
11 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu; Bishop Museum Full sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lau, J. 1081 Oahu BISH 6/13/1985
12 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waimea district; along highway 50 e. of waimea, just w. of waipao stream and n. of pakala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lorence, d.h. flynn, t. collector number: 7605 Maui BISH 11/16/1994
13 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, 1420 piikoi street; residence of e.l.caum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN caum, e.l. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 5/8/1930
14 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl kepuka w of makaikona bridge by iron gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hobdy, r.w. collector number: 169 Kauai BISH 1/15/1970
15 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, 1420 piikoi st., residence of e.l. caum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN caum, e.l. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 10/8/1930
16 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, from collector's garden, originally purchased at a plant sale PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Huppman, L. s.n. Oahu BISH 7/3/2007
17 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 3759 Round Top Dr garden at edge of ridgeline mesic-wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ray, G. 65 Oahu BISH 1/9/1998
18 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, section 34 lower myoporum flats PRESERVED_SPECIMEN g. spence 395 Hawaii US
19 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Cultivated in State Hibiscus Garden near Kapiolani Park PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 27375 Oahu BISH 5/12/1961
20 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Captain Cook, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, native Hibiscus garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rozett, J.R. 4 Hawaii BISH 11/16/1981
21 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Foster Botanic Gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 4/22/1946
22 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Kauai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cliff, G. 27290 Kauai BISH 5/10/1905
23 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 1420 Piikoi Street; residence of E.L.Caum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Caum, E.L. s.n. Oahu BISH 5/8/1930
24 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Foster Botanic Gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Woolford, H.A. s.n. Oahu BISH 9/1/1949
25 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Cultivated by J.F.Rock in Lester Mark's Garden, Nuuanu Valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 27812 Oahu BISH 3/25/1961
26 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Waiawa; (private home) PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 16038 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
27 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl foster botanic gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN neal, m.c. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 4/22/1946
28 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waiawa; (private home) PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 16038 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
29 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl cultivated by j.f.rock in lester mark's garden, nuuanu valley rain forest with Acacia, Metrosideros, Broussaisia, Clermontia, ferns PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. degener, i. collector number: 27812 Maui BISH 3/25/1961
30 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Kepuka W of Makaikona Bridge by iron gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hobdy, R.W. 169 Kauai BISH 1/15/1970
31 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Koko Crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 4015 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
32 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl unknown PreservedSpecimen Munro, J.T. Collector Number: s.n. BISH Specimen 5/15/1963
33 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl [Waiawa cant read PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 17141 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
34 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, 3759 round top dr garden at edge of ridgeline mesic-wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ray, g. gibney, e. collector number: 65 Oahu BISH 1/9/1998
35 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl kauai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN cliff, g. collector number: 27290 Kauai BISH 8/8/1957
36 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Waimea Arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Simon, C. 745723 Oahu BISH 5/2/1983
37 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl unknown PreservedSpecimen Rock, J.F.C. Collector Number: 17141 BISH Specimen
38 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Ke Kuaaina, Na Laau Hawaii, Diamond Head PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Imura, J. s.n. Oahu BISH 5/25/1963
39 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl unknown PreservedSpecimen Hobdy, R.W. Collector Number: 169 BISH Specimen 1/15/1970
40 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 1420 Piikoi St., residence of E.L. Caum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Caum, E.L. s.n. Oahu BISH 10/8/1930
41 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Waimea District; along Highway 50 E. of Waimea, just w. of Waipao Stream and N. of Pakala Secondary vegetation with Prosopis pallida dominant and cattle pastures, along roadside. Naturalized. Small localized population along roadside fence. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. 7605 Kauai BISH 11/16/1994
42 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, Diamond Head, Ke Kuaaina, Na Laau Hawaii Arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, J.T. s.n. Oahu BISH 5/15/1963
43 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 4015 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
44 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu; bishop museum Full sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lau, j. collector number: 1081 Oahu BISH 6/13/1985
45 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waimea arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN simon, c. collector number: 745723 Oahu BISH 5/2/1983
46 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl [waiawa cant read PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 17141 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
47 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl foster botanic gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN woolford, h.a. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 9/1/1949
48 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater branch of foster botanic garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 4013 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
49 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl captain cook, amy greenwell ethnobotanical garden, native hibiscus garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rozett, j.r. collector number: 4 Hawaii BISH 11/16/1981
50 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, from collector's garden, originally purchased at a plant sale PRESERVED_SPECIMEN huppman, l. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 7/3/2007
51 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl makaweli arid, along fence row by the highway, the presumed wild population in the Prosopis thicket by Eleanor Robinson's back gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 2409 Kauai BISH 5/18/1972
52 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl cultivated in state hibiscus garden near kapiolani park Along roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. collector number: 27375 Maui BISH 5/12/1961
53 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 1420 Piikoi St., residence of E.L. Caum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Caum, E.L. Collector Number: s.n. Oahu BISH 10/8/1930
54 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl ke kuaaina, na laau hawaii, diamond head In rain-forest just before reaching summit single tree PRESERVED_SPECIMEN imura, j. Oahu BISH 5/25/1963
55 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl lyon arboretum; section 34 lower myoporum flats Growing in open sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN spence, g. collector number: 395 Oahu BISH 8/8/1976
56 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 4014 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
57 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Koko Crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 4014 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
58 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Makaweli arid, along fence row by the highway, the presumed wild population in the Prosopis thicket by Eleanor Robinson's back gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 2409 Kauai BISH 5/18/1972
59 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, diamond head, ke kuaaina, na laau hawaii arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, j.t. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 5/15/1963
60 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 3759 Round Top Dr garden at edge of ridgeline mesic-wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ray, G. Gibney, E. Collector Number: 65 Oahu BISH 1/9/1998
61 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Along Highway 50 E of Waimea, just W of Waipao Stream and N of Pakala. Secondary vegetation; with and cattle pastures, along roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 7605 Kauai PTBG 11/16/1994
62 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Koko Crater Branch of Foster Botanic Garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 4013 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
63 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater branch of foster bot. gard. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. r. herbst 4015 Oahu US 5/17/1974
64 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl in lester mark's garden, nuuanu valley. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & i. degener 27812 Oahu US 3/25/1961
65 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waimea dist, along hwy 50 e of waimea, just w of waipao stream and n of pakala. Wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. h. lorence & t. w. flynn 7605 Kauai US 11/16/1994
66 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl cultivated in state hibiscus garden near kapio-laui park. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & h. clay 27,375 Kauai US 5/12/1961
67 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl in waimea canyon, island of kuaui, growing at the foster botanic garden, honolulu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN p. c. hutchison 7342 Hawaii US 7/26/1967
68 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl nuuanu valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & i. degener 27359 Hawaii US 4/19/1961
69 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Lyon Arboretum; Section 34 lower Myoporum Flats Growing in open sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Spence, G. 395 Oahu BISH 8/1/1976
70 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu; Bishop Museum Full sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lau, J. 1081 Oahu BISH 6/13/1985
71 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waimea district; along highway 50 e. of waimea, just w. of waipao stream and n. of pakala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lorence, d.h. flynn, t. collector number: 7605 Maui BISH 11/16/1994
72 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, 1420 piikoi street; residence of e.l.caum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN caum, e.l. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 5/8/1930
73 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl kepuka w of makaikona bridge by iron gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hobdy, r.w. collector number: 169 Kauai BISH 1/15/1970
74 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, 1420 piikoi st., residence of e.l. caum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN caum, e.l. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 10/8/1930
75 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, from collector's garden, originally purchased at a plant sale PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Huppman, L. s.n. Oahu BISH 7/3/2007
76 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 3759 Round Top Dr garden at edge of ridgeline mesic-wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ray, G. 65 Oahu BISH 1/9/1998
77 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, section 34 lower myoporum flats PRESERVED_SPECIMEN g. spence 395 Hawaii US
78 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Cultivated in State Hibiscus Garden near Kapiolani Park PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 27375 Oahu BISH 5/12/1961
79 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Captain Cook, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, native Hibiscus garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rozett, J.R. 4 Hawaii BISH 11/16/1981
80 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Foster Botanic Gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 4/22/1946
81 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Kauai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cliff, G. 27290 Kauai BISH 5/10/1905
82 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 1420 Piikoi Street; residence of E.L.Caum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Caum, E.L. s.n. Oahu BISH 5/8/1930
83 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Foster Botanic Gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Woolford, H.A. s.n. Oahu BISH 9/1/1949
84 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Cultivated by J.F.Rock in Lester Mark's Garden, Nuuanu Valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 27812 Oahu BISH 3/25/1961
85 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Waiawa; (private home) PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 16038 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
86 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl foster botanic gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN neal, m.c. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 4/22/1946
87 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waiawa; (private home) PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 16038 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
88 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl cultivated by j.f.rock in lester mark's garden, nuuanu valley rain forest with Acacia, Metrosideros, Broussaisia, Clermontia, ferns PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. degener, i. collector number: 27812 Maui BISH 3/25/1961
89 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Kepuka W of Makaikona Bridge by iron gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hobdy, R.W. 169 Kauai BISH 1/15/1970
90 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Koko Crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 4015 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
91 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl unknown PreservedSpecimen Munro, J.T. Collector Number: s.n. BISH Specimen 5/15/1963
92 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl [Waiawa cant read PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 17141 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
93 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, 3759 round top dr garden at edge of ridgeline mesic-wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ray, g. gibney, e. collector number: 65 Oahu BISH 1/9/1998
94 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl kauai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN cliff, g. collector number: 27290 Kauai BISH 8/8/1957
95 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Waimea Arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Simon, C. 745723 Oahu BISH 5/2/1983
96 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl unknown PreservedSpecimen Rock, J.F.C. Collector Number: 17141 BISH Specimen
97 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Ke Kuaaina, Na Laau Hawaii, Diamond Head PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Imura, J. s.n. Oahu BISH 5/25/1963
98 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl unknown PreservedSpecimen Hobdy, R.W. Collector Number: 169 BISH Specimen 1/15/1970
99 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 1420 Piikoi St., residence of E.L. Caum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Caum, E.L. s.n. Oahu BISH 10/8/1930
100 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Waimea District; along Highway 50 E. of Waimea, just w. of Waipao Stream and N. of Pakala Secondary vegetation with Prosopis pallida dominant and cattle pastures, along roadside. Naturalized. Small localized population along roadside fence. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. 7605 Kauai BISH 11/16/1994
101 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, Diamond Head, Ke Kuaaina, Na Laau Hawaii Arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, J.T. s.n. Oahu BISH 5/15/1963
102 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 4015 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
103 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu; bishop museum Full sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lau, j. collector number: 1081 Oahu BISH 6/13/1985
104 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waimea arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN simon, c. collector number: 745723 Oahu BISH 5/2/1983
105 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl [waiawa cant read PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 17141 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
106 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl foster botanic gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN woolford, h.a. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 9/1/1949
107 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater branch of foster botanic garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 4013 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
108 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl captain cook, amy greenwell ethnobotanical garden, native hibiscus garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rozett, j.r. collector number: 4 Hawaii BISH 11/16/1981
109 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, from collector's garden, originally purchased at a plant sale PRESERVED_SPECIMEN huppman, l. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 7/3/2007
110 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl makaweli arid, along fence row by the highway, the presumed wild population in the Prosopis thicket by Eleanor Robinson's back gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 2409 Kauai BISH 5/18/1972
111 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl cultivated in state hibiscus garden near kapiolani park Along roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. collector number: 27375 Maui BISH 5/12/1961
112 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 1420 Piikoi St., residence of E.L. Caum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Caum, E.L. Collector Number: s.n. Oahu BISH 10/8/1930
113 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl ke kuaaina, na laau hawaii, diamond head In rain-forest just before reaching summit single tree PRESERVED_SPECIMEN imura, j. Oahu BISH 5/25/1963
114 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl lyon arboretum; section 34 lower myoporum flats Growing in open sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN spence, g. collector number: 395 Oahu BISH 8/8/1976
115 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 4014 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
116 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Koko Crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 4014 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
117 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Makaweli arid, along fence row by the highway, the presumed wild population in the Prosopis thicket by Eleanor Robinson's back gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 2409 Kauai BISH 5/18/1972
118 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, diamond head, ke kuaaina, na laau hawaii arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, j.t. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 5/15/1963
119 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 3759 Round Top Dr garden at edge of ridgeline mesic-wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ray, G. Gibney, E. Collector Number: 65 Oahu BISH 1/9/1998
120 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Along Highway 50 E of Waimea, just W of Waipao Stream and N of Pakala. Secondary vegetation; with and cattle pastures, along roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 7605 Kauai PTBG 11/16/1994
121 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Koko Crater Branch of Foster Botanic Garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 4013 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
122 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater branch of foster bot. gard. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. r. herbst 4015 Oahu US 5/17/1974
123 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl in lester mark's garden, nuuanu valley. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & i. degener 27812 Oahu US 3/25/1961
124 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waimea dist, along hwy 50 e of waimea, just w of waipao stream and n of pakala. Wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. h. lorence & t. w. flynn 7605 Kauai US 11/16/1994
125 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl cultivated in state hibiscus garden near kapio-laui park. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & h. clay 27,375 Kauai US 5/12/1961
126 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl in waimea canyon, island of kuaui, growing at the foster botanic garden, honolulu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN p. c. hutchison 7342 Hawaii US 7/26/1967
127 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl nuuanu valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & i. degener 27359 Hawaii US 4/19/1961
128 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Lyon Arboretum; Section 34 lower Myoporum Flats Growing in open sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Spence, G. 395 Oahu BISH 8/1/1976
129 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu; Bishop Museum Full sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lau, J. 1081 Oahu BISH 6/13/1985
130 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waimea district; along highway 50 e. of waimea, just w. of waipao stream and n. of pakala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lorence, d.h. flynn, t. collector number: 7605 Maui BISH 11/16/1994
131 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, 1420 piikoi street; residence of e.l.caum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN caum, e.l. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 5/8/1930
132 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl kepuka w of makaikona bridge by iron gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hobdy, r.w. collector number: 169 Kauai BISH 1/15/1970
133 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, 1420 piikoi st., residence of e.l. caum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN caum, e.l. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 10/8/1930
134 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, from collector's garden, originally purchased at a plant sale PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Huppman, L. s.n. Oahu BISH 7/3/2007
135 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 3759 Round Top Dr garden at edge of ridgeline mesic-wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ray, G. 65 Oahu BISH 1/9/1998
136 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, section 34 lower myoporum flats PRESERVED_SPECIMEN g. spence 395 Hawaii US
137 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Cultivated in State Hibiscus Garden near Kapiolani Park PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 27375 Oahu BISH 5/12/1961
138 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Captain Cook, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, native Hibiscus garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rozett, J.R. 4 Hawaii BISH 11/16/1981
139 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Foster Botanic Gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 4/22/1946
140 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Kauai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cliff, G. 27290 Kauai BISH 5/10/1905
141 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 1420 Piikoi Street; residence of E.L.Caum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Caum, E.L. s.n. Oahu BISH 5/8/1930
142 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Foster Botanic Gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Woolford, H.A. s.n. Oahu BISH 9/1/1949
143 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Cultivated by J.F.Rock in Lester Mark's Garden, Nuuanu Valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 27812 Oahu BISH 3/25/1961
144 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Waiawa; (private home) PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 16038 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
145 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl foster botanic gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN neal, m.c. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 4/22/1946
146 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waiawa; (private home) PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 16038 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
147 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl cultivated by j.f.rock in lester mark's garden, nuuanu valley rain forest with Acacia, Metrosideros, Broussaisia, Clermontia, ferns PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. degener, i. collector number: 27812 Maui BISH 3/25/1961
148 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Kepuka W of Makaikona Bridge by iron gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hobdy, R.W. 169 Kauai BISH 1/15/1970
149 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Koko Crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 4015 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
150 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl unknown PreservedSpecimen Munro, J.T. Collector Number: s.n. BISH Specimen 5/15/1963
151 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl [Waiawa cant read PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 17141 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
152 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, 3759 round top dr garden at edge of ridgeline mesic-wet forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ray, g. gibney, e. collector number: 65 Oahu BISH 1/9/1998
153 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl kauai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN cliff, g. collector number: 27290 Kauai BISH 8/8/1957
154 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Waimea Arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Simon, C. 745723 Oahu BISH 5/2/1983
155 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl unknown PreservedSpecimen Rock, J.F.C. Collector Number: 17141 BISH Specimen
156 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Ke Kuaaina, Na Laau Hawaii, Diamond Head PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Imura, J. s.n. Oahu BISH 5/25/1963
157 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl unknown PreservedSpecimen Hobdy, R.W. Collector Number: 169 BISH Specimen 1/15/1970
158 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 1420 Piikoi St., residence of E.L. Caum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Caum, E.L. s.n. Oahu BISH 10/8/1930
159 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Waimea District; along Highway 50 E. of Waimea, just w. of Waipao Stream and N. of Pakala Secondary vegetation with Prosopis pallida dominant and cattle pastures, along roadside. Naturalized. Small localized population along roadside fence. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. 7605 Kauai BISH 11/16/1994
160 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, Diamond Head, Ke Kuaaina, Na Laau Hawaii Arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, J.T. s.n. Oahu BISH 5/15/1963
161 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 4015 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
162 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu; bishop museum Full sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lau, j. collector number: 1081 Oahu BISH 6/13/1985
163 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl waimea arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN simon, c. collector number: 745723 Oahu BISH 5/2/1983
164 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl [waiawa cant read PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 17141 Kauai BISH 4/1/1919
165 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl foster botanic gardens PRESERVED_SPECIMEN woolford, h.a. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 9/1/1949
166 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater branch of foster botanic garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 4013 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
167 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl captain cook, amy greenwell ethnobotanical garden, native hibiscus garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rozett, j.r. collector number: 4 Hawaii BISH 11/16/1981
168 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, from collector's garden, originally purchased at a plant sale PRESERVED_SPECIMEN huppman, l. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 7/3/2007
169 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl makaweli arid, along fence row by the highway, the presumed wild population in the Prosopis thicket by Eleanor Robinson's back gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 2409 Kauai BISH 5/18/1972
170 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl cultivated in state hibiscus garden near kapiolani park Along roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. collector number: 27375 Maui BISH 5/12/1961
171 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Honolulu, 1420 Piikoi St., residence of E.L. Caum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Caum, E.L. Collector Number: s.n. Oahu BISH 10/8/1930
172 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl ke kuaaina, na laau hawaii, diamond head In rain-forest just before reaching summit single tree PRESERVED_SPECIMEN imura, j. Oahu BISH 5/25/1963
173 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl lyon arboretum; section 34 lower myoporum flats Growing in open sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN spence, g. collector number: 395 Oahu BISH 8/8/1976
174 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl koko crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 4014 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
175 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Koko Crater PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 4014 Oahu BISH 5/17/1974
176 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl Makaweli arid, along fence row by the highway, the presumed wild population in the Prosopis thicket by Eleanor Robinson's back gate PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 2409 Kauai BISH 5/18/1972
177 Hibiscus ovalifolius (Forssk.) Vahl honolulu, diamond head, ke kuaaina, na laau hawaii arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, j.t. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 5/15/1963
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