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Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu' Hibiscus syriacus has 5-petaled flowers (to 7.5 cm or 3 inches diameter) [16] in solid colors of white, red, purple, mauve, violet, or blue, or bicolors with a different colored throat, depending upon the cultivar. Extending from the base of these five petals is the pistil at the center, with the stamen around it.
Beyond adverse effects from the herb itself, "adulteration, inappropriate formulation, or lack of understanding of plant and drug interactions have led to adverse reactions that are sometimes life threatening or lethal." [3]
The hibiscus is a national symbol of Haiti, [36] and the national flower of nations including the Solomon Islands and Niue. [37] Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea, [38] and Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia. [37] Hibiscus brackenridgei is the state flower of Hawaii. [39]
In North America the name Rose of Sharon is applied to a species in a different order, Hibiscus syriacus. The common name of St. John's wort, which is used to describe plants of the entire genus, [9] arose from the old tradition of Hypericum plants being burned on the eve of St. John's Day, to stave off evil spirits.
Hibiscus syriacus, the usual plant known by this name in North America. It is a deciduous flowering shrub native to east Asia, and the national flower of South Korea (also known as "Mugunghwa" [13] and "Althaea"). [14] [15] Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (var. 'Vulcan'), the national flower of Malaysia.
The following species in the flowering plant genus Hibiscus were accepted by Plants of the World Online as of September 2024. [1] There have been multiple ancient polyploidization events in this genus.
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Protocatechuic acid (PCA) is antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. PCA extracted from Hibiscus sabdariffa protected against chemically induced liver toxicity in vivo.In vitro testing documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of PCA, while liver protection in vivo was measured by chemical markers and histological assessment.