Chinese Hibiscus

Chinese hibiscus, (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), also called tropical hibiscus, shoe-black plant, or China rose, perennial species of hibiscus of the mallow family (Malvaceae), cultivated for its large brightly coloured flowers. Chinese hibiscus is the most common species of hibiscus and is grown as an ornamental hedge in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The origins of Chinese hibiscus are disputed; it is likely from Southeast Asia, though some authorities point to Vanuatu in Oceania or various other tropical regions. No wild populations of the plant have been found in modern times.