Hibiscus richardsonii

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Hibiscus richardsonii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species:
H. richardsonii
Binomial name
Hibiscus richardsonii
Lindl.[1]
Synonyms
  • Hibiscus aff. trionum (AK 218967; North Island)[1]
  • Hibiscus trionoides G.Don[1]

Hibiscus richardsonii, commonly known as puarangi in New Zealand, is a species of flowering plant, a hibiscus, in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is rare in New Zealand, and more commonly seen in eastern New South Wales in Australia. The species was named in honour of the plant collector and convict, John Richardson.[2][3]

Distribution and habitat

It is native to parts of Australia and New Zealand. In Australia it is found in coastal and subcoastal areas of New South Wales, from the

Hicks Bay, including the Cavalli, Great Barrier and Mayor / Tuhua islands.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Hibiscus richardsonii Sweet ex Lindl". Biota of New Zealand. Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
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  3. ^ "Hibiscus richardsonii". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  4. . Retrieved 27 May 2023.