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NZ Plants

Hibiscus diversifolius - prickly hibiscus

Mallow family: Malvaceae

Hibiscus diversifolius is many branched shrub forming intertangled thickets characterised by hairs and larger sharp prickles on both branches and leaf stalks. The lobed leaf blades are very rough to the touch. A species widespread in the Pacific, Africa and South America.
Found in the northern most portion of the North Island in wetlands and stream margins.

Vegetative characteristics

Reproductive characteristics

Plant form: perennial shrub up to 2 m

Arrangement of parts: symmetric
 

Flower size: 50-80 mm diam.

Leaf form: undivided, broad and tapering, 3-5 lobed

Sepals: 5

Leaf size: 5-10 cm

Petals: 5, yellow

Leaf arrangement: singly along stem

Sexuality: bisexual

Leaf attachment: stipule

Stamens: numerous

Leaf margin: toothed, lobed

Ovary: above petals

Leaf surface hairs

Fruit: dry


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