Hibiscus vitifolius L.

Scientific Description

Shrub, with hairy stems. Leaves 15-90 mm long, 7-60 mm wide, not lobed; hairy, with Simple hairs (without tubercle bases)with scales absent, Sessile glands absent; stipules present but early deciduous (only visible on youngest leaves). Perianth clearly of two whorls (calyx and corolla), the corolla obvious and prominent. Calyx green, 12-13 mm long, the lobes fused half or more of their length, Sessile glands absent, simple hairs (without tubercle bases) present, stellate hairs absent, tubercle-based simple hairs absent, gland-tipped hairs absent, scales absent, Terminal appendages absent, number of ribs absent. Corolla yellow or red, glabrous. Indumentum (outside) Sessile glands absent. Stamens many; filaments present. Staminodes absent, appendages absent. Ovary hairs and scales absent (ovary quite glabrous). Fruits dehiscent (capsules and follicles); calyx persistent to mature fruit. Flowering time February, March, April, May, June or October. Distribution Botanical Province Eremaean, IBRA Bioregion North Kimberley, Victoria Bonaparte, Central Kimberley and Dampierland.