Scientific name: Hibiscus schizopetalus
Synonym: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis var. schizopetalus
Synonym: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis var. schizopetalus
Common names: Coral Hibiscus, Japanese Lantern, Chinese Lantern,
Skeleton Hibiscus, Fringe Hibiscus, Fringe Rosemallow, Waltzing Ladies
Skeleton Hibiscus, Fringe Hibiscus, Fringe Rosemallow, Waltzing Ladies
Chinese name: 吊灯芙桑 (diao deng fu sang) - Chandeliar flower
Malay name: Bunga Raya Tanglung (Malaysia), Kembang Sepatu Lampu (Indonesian)
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Uncertain, maybe East Africa or India
Photo taken at : The Secret Garden of 1-Utama
This is my entry for Ruby Tuesday, thanks to Work of the Poet, the link is here.
pretty flower nice one you got for RT :)
ReplyDeleteThe Hibiscus looks different than the kind I am used to seeing. Beautiful flower and beautiful photo.
ReplyDeletethat's really beautiful! Mine is up - Ruby Tuesday
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual--but gorgeous--flower!
ReplyDeleteA TOUCH OF RED
They say that just one touch of red
Will put big, bold thoughts in your head.
So scarlet’s for you,
And burgundy too,
And cardinal and carmine—‘nuff said!
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