Hibiscus sabdariffa (seeds)
Hibiscus sabdariffa , the Roselle
Hibiscus sabdariffa plant is perennial subshrub, while in cold zones is grown as annual. It is commonly called Roselle, rosella fruit etc.
Roselle has many uses in folk medicine as a diuretic and mild laxative , in cuisine as food colouring, syrup etc.
H. sabdariffa bears red stems and leaves are either trilobite or pentalobate.
Its flowers yellowish-white base with red and fleshy sepals .
H. sabdariffa blossoms from August to October.
It is used also for the manufacture of fiber from its stems.
Species ID
Genus:
Hibiscus
Species:
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Plant Characteristics
Circle of Life:
Perrenial
Plant Type:
- Bushwood
Foliage:
Evergreen
Flowering Period:
- August
- September
Height:
up to 2-2,5 m
Requirements
Soil Type:
Fertile , wet , Sand-clay
Soil Acidity:
In all types
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Water Requirements:
Moderate to High
USDA Zones:
- 10
- 11
- 9
Propagation:
Seeds
Usage:
- Beverage
- Cuisine
- Distillery
- Herb
- Traditional Medicine