Most likely it is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Usually it is not edible, but it is not toxic. The flowers may also be pink or red. If it has pink flowers, and bears bright red or dark red fruits, then it may be Hibiscus sabdarifa.
it belong to family malvaceae and it liked to be Hibiscus rosa-sinensis if it is with leaf then it became clear...
have you collected it growing wild? It seems to be Abelmoschus manihot (L) Medicus ssp. tetraphyllus (roxb.) ex Hornem.
This plant belongs to Malvaceae and most likely to be Hibiscus tetraphyllus. If you can give a full photograph I can definitely confirm you after seeing the leaves..........
Hibiscus tiliaceous is also likely
... Send a full photograph ..........
i agree with the Hibiscus tiliaceus suggestion. I will try to give a plant scientist for a positive authentication. Thank you all so much.
Yes it is belongs to Malvace, it may be genus Hibiscus or Abelmoschus, both genera flowers looking similar.
If is it Tree it maybe to H.tiliaceous. This tree is using as ornamental plant.
You will give more infermation about this plant with clear pics.
most of the cultivated and wild malvace members flowers similar in color.
for proper identification better to take photo with leaves and fruits.
@ Laura Berg... thanks for the info. This plant was found on a rocky area in Jos Plateau State Nigeria. it is an erect shrub/ herb about the height of H. sabdariffa . However, it has a different leaf type and the seeds is exactly like that of H. sabdariffa. However the size of the leaves are like that of the common African okro though not as green. since this plant's leave is grayish on the underside and hairy on the the underside of the leaves and the stem. Though, the hair is not sticky like that of Pavonia odorata.
Highly agree with Mr. B. Bhellum, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.), would you please upload another image for the whole plant, particularly leaves and stem.
It is definitely not Abelmoschus esculentus, not A. manihot either . It is definitely not any okra species i know.
I am of the opinion that it might be Hibiscus calyphyllus as this variety is not a tree which is the case with H. tiliaceus. Please check the other features i posted above and assist. Thank you all.
you are right, not Abelmoscus, and great differences in both leaves and fruit. thanks
Yes the figures have changed the overall perspective of the question. Now we can find out what exactly it is. The sooner the better............ Will get back soon on this ....
Me too of the opinoin that this is HIbiscus caliphyllus............... but still stem colour is posing some confusions. Lets find it out Mary................ Nice exercise........:)
Flower and fruit match exactly. There is no question about their identity. Still we should double confirm with some more features... like leaf margins and branching pattern...
Pls find attachment and confirm the identity of the plant . In this figure, stem colour also matches with your plant.
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@ Dr Alok Nahata, exactly alike , what is the common name and scientific name of your plant? I need it to continue my research. Thank you so far for the assistance. It has been helpful.
@Mary
This is HIbiscus calyphyllus and it is abundantly found in tropical regions of South Africa, commonly known as Lemon Yellow Rosemallow, So I think U can get it easily.
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@ Dr. Alok Nahata
Thank you so much. I can now continue my research.
This is a description of the above plant, a biological description using the guide described by C. Eugene Conrad,July 1987 ( Common Shrubs of Chaparral and Associated Ecosystems of Southern California).
Leaves- Deciduous , pubescent , alternate and the stem is red in color.
Tips: are mucronate; Base of leaves_heart-shaped (cordate)
shape of Leaves: cordate Margins: Palmately lobed but dentate in younger leaves
Flowers- Color- lemon yellow with brown center
Fruit: Capsules, arise from leaf axils and in small, terminal clusters.
Definitely Hibiscus calyphyllus, why was the original photo so bad?? What is your research project?
@ Julieann Leigh-Lockett, sorry for not replying early, I had some issues. I am working on isolation and identification of antimycobacterial activity of the leaves, and stem of Hibiscus calyphyllus. Any collaboration and assistance is welcome. Thank you
I think it's a Hibiscus. Precise definition of the image is impossible, but my knowledge does not extend to this level.
We live in Hungary, the species in the folk medicine of great importance.
The hibiscus tea consumers in blood pressure is often decreased. Adverse effects are known.
@ Imre Csiha and Behnaz Patel, i know that i can carry out antibacterial screening, antioxidant activity, phytochemical both qualitative and quantitative test here. But it is the isolation and identification that might pose a problem bcos analytical equipments like nmr, ir and others are not readily available here in Nigeria? Can you assist in this?
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