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General Information

Hibiscus hispidissimus is a prickly, trailing or rambling shrub that can grow up to 2 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a medicine.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - central and southern India, Sri Lanka

Habitat

Scrub and evergreen or semi-evergreen forest, often among rocks[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	1.50 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Young leaves - raw and also used for making soups[].

Medicinal

The leaves are eaten as a tonic for pregnant women[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - sow in situ or in containers. Germination is usually fairly rapid and no special pretreatment is needed, although germination will be faster if the seed is abraded or soaked prior to sowing[]. Prick out container-grown seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions when they are 10cm or more tall.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood in a frame. They generally strike readily, particularly if cuttings are taken on an angle through a node and rooting hormone is applied to their ends[].

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