Hibiscus Flowers - 2

This is the continuation of my previous post 'Hibiscus Flowers'. There I had given three varieties - Red Hibiscus ( Hibiscus rosa - sinesis ), Orange with two layers, and Orange with five petals. Here is another three varieties.

1. Japanese Lantern

This one is Hibiscus schizopetalus and its common name is Japanese Lantern. There are five petals and the petals are split. This feature of the petals is its main attraction. Also, it always hangs vertically downwards.

The bud...

The stigma and stamen...

2. Sleeping Hibiscus

Its peculiarity is that it is folded and does not open up. Its name 'sleeping hibiscus' may have come from this particular characteristic. Scientific name is Malvaviscus aboreus.

3. Red - Rose Hibiscus

This one is slightly larger and is one of the most beautiful. Very much similar to Hibiscus rosa - sinesis, but is more pinkish in color than it.

Hope you enjoyed . . .

Hibiscus Flowers

Hibiscus is one of the most popular flowering plants. There are a large number of species under it. This post will be having one or two parts more. Through these I wish to share some varieties of hibiscus that I have seen. Here I am sharing three of them.

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1. Red Hibiscus

It is the most common hibiscus variety I think. Scientific name is Hibiscus rosa - sinesis. The flowers with five petals are in pure red color. In India, it is used for 'poojas' , especially in Devi temples ( for prayers and as offering to Goddess in temples ). It grows well in warm climates and  even does not need any care. In earlier days, almost all houses in Kerala had at least one red hibiscus nearby. But now I think, unfortunately that has changed and more interest is being given to other ornamental plants. And I am happy to say that I have 6 such red hibiscus plants in my compound.

Scientific name : Hibiscus rosa - sinesis

Malayalam names : chemparathi, amparathi

2. Orange hibiscus with double layered petals

It's another beautiful type of hibiscus. The two layers of petals make it different. Top layer has a number of smaller petals and bottom layer has 5 larger petals.

3. Orange - yellow hibiscus

It's color is splendid, and during bright sunlight, it shines ( see the second picture ).