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Fork-bracted rosemallow
Antonio José Cavanilles, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Mallow family: kapok, cacao & okra

Fork-bracted rosemallow

Hibiscus bifurcatus Cav.

Names

EnglishFork-bracted rosemallow
Dutch—
SpanishMala mujer
Chinese—
Scientific nameHibiscus bifurcatus Cav.

About this species

Hibiscus bifurcatus, also known as the fork-bracted rose-mallow, is a species of tropical hibiscus native to parts of Central and South America, including Mexico, Peru, and Brazil. The species is typically found in open woodlands, forest margins, and coastal regions, where it benefits from the warm, humid conditions characteristic of these environments. These natural habitats provide the plant with an adequate supply of sunlight, moderate moisture, and well-draining soil, conditions that are crucial for its survival. The plant grows primarily at altitudes ranging from sea level to approximately 1,500 m (4,900 ft). In these Regions, the temperature is relatively stable, with daily high temperatures between 24 and 30 °C (75 and 86 °F) and low temperatures rarely dipping below 18 °C (64 °F). The species is adapted to environments that experience distinct wet and dry seasons, though it prefers conditions with consistent moisture availability throughout the year.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalvales
FamilyMalvaceae
GenusHibiscus

In Suriname

44Records in Suriname
1841First record
2011Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini8
  • Brokopondo6
  • Nickerie2
  • Marowijne1
  • Para1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

Sources & credits

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