English Common Name: Roselle, Rozelle, White Sorrel, Red Sorrel Chinese Name / 中文名: 玫瑰茄 (Méiguī jiā), 洛神葵 (Luòshén kuí) Other Local Name: Asam Susur (Malay), Kachieb Priew (Thai) Family Name: Malvaceae Scientific Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa Synonym: Abelmoschus cruentus, Furcaria sabdariffa, Hibiscus cruentus, Hibiscus fraternus, Hibiscus palmatilobus, Sabdariffa rubra Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Malvales > Malvaceae (Mallow Family) > Hibiscus Origin: India to Malaysia Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A shrub with dark capsules ovoid, beaked, hairy and flower-like fruits. Actual flowers are large and red to yellow in color with dark center. Stems are dark red but leaves are green in color. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering. Uses: Traditional medicine and syrup drink. Images Location: Johor, Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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