Malvaviscus arboreus - Turk's Cap Hibiscus



Malvaviscus arboreus 

Scientific name: Malvaviscus arboreus

Common names: Turk's Cap, Turk's Turban, Wax Mallow,
Ladies Teardrop, Scotchman's Purse, Sleeping Hibiscus

Malay name: Bunga Raya Kuncup

Family: Malvaceae (Hibiscus family)

Origin: Mexico

Category: Free-flowering shrub

Photo Taken at: My home garden

Notes:

• The shrub grows to abot 2 m tall.
• The flowers are always half-opened and upright
• arboreus, refers to the tree-like appearance of a mature plant.
• Loves the full sun
• Propagation is by cuttings

This is my entry for Ruby Tuesday, thanks to Work of the Poet, the link is here.