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Scientific Name | Hibiscus cannabinus L. |
Higher Classification | Dicotyledons |
Family | MALVACEAE |
Synonyms | Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. genuinus Hochr., Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. purpureus A.Howard & G.Howard, Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. ruber A.Howard & G.Howard, Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. simplex A.Howard & G.Howard, Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. viridis A.Howard & G.Howard, Hibiscus cannabinus L. var. vulgaris A.Howard & G.Howard, Hibiscus sabdariffa L. subsp. cannabinus (L.) Panigrahi & Murti, Hibiscus sabdariffa L. var. d L. |
Common Names | Ambari Hemp (e), Bastard Jute (e), Deccan Hemp (e), Deckaner Hemp (e), Gambo Hemp (e), Hibiscus (e), Indian Hemp (e), Kenaf Seed Oil (e), Kenafhibiskus (a), Udekane (z), Umgangampunza (nd), Wild Hibiscus (e), Wild Holly-hock (e), Wild Stockrose (e), Wildestokroos (a) |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Least Concern |
Assessment Date | 2005/06/30 |
Assessor(s) | W. Foden & L. Potter |
Justification | This taxon was not selected in any one of four screening processes for highlighting potential taxa of conservation concern for detailed assessment and was hence given an automated status of Least Concern. The Threatened Species Programme is currently systematically completing full assessments for all taxa with an automated status. If you disagree with this taxon's status, please contact the Threatened Species Programme at the link below. |
Distribution |
Endemism | Not endemic to South Africa |
Provincial distribution | Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Hibiscus cannabinus L. | Least Concern | Raimondo et al. (2009) | |
Bibliography |
Raimondo, D., von Staden, L., Foden, W., Victor, J.E., Helme, N.A., Turner, R.C., Kamundi, D.A. and Manyama, P.A. 2009. Red List of South African Plants. Strelitzia 25. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria.
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Citation |
| Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Hibiscus cannabinus L. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/05/12 |
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