Yellow Hibiscus, Prickly tree hibiscus
It grows in warm temperate regions and can grow in the subtropics. It grows in damp places along rivers and near the edges of lakes. The soil needs to be well drained but wet. It can stand light frosts. In Tanzania it grows from sea level to 1,800 m above sea level. It grows in areas with a rainfall between 1,400-2,100 mm. It grows well in deep clay soils with permanent moisture. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. Adelaide Botanical Gardens.
Also known as:
Chatata, Hibisco-do-banhado, Ihirene, Khuluza, Malakwang, Muhangana, Muvava, Native Hibiscus, Swamp hibiscus
Synonyms
- Hibiscus macularis E. Meyer
- Hibiscus ficulneus sensu Cav.
Edible Portion
- Flowers, Leaves, Root, Vegetable, Seeds
Where does Yellow Hibiscus grow?
Found in: Africa, Angola, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Central Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Fiji, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Rwanda, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, St Helena, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Notes: There are about 220 Hibiscus species.
Status: It is not popular but used during famines and when other vegetables are in short supply.
Growing Yellow Hibiscus, Prickly tree hibiscus
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Edible Uses: The flowers are cooked and eaten. The leaves may have to be used with caution. They are bitter and sour. They are wilted in the sun then chopped and cooked.
Production: Leaves are collected from swamps in the dry season.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower | 26 | 0.4 | 2.5 | - | - | 0.5 | 81.1 |
| Leaves | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Yellow Hibiscus, Prickly tree hibiscus Photos
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