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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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Tracheophyta » Malvales » Malvaceae » Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Common name (English)
China rose, Shoe flower, Chinese hibiscus
Common name (Greek)
Ιβίσκος
Ηabitat
FA Hedgerows
I2 Parks
X11 Large parks
X22 Non-domestic gardens (small)
X23 Non-domestic gardens (large)
X24 Domestic gardens (urban)
X25 Domestic gardens (rural)

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Establishment status
Not Established
Establishment status detail

Alien: In most urban areas and also found in many villages (Tsintides et al. 2002).

Online resource
http://www.worldplants.de/?deeplink=Hibiscus-rosa-sinensis
Pathway
2 ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT - Ornamental other than horticulture – Orn
Pathway detail

As the species is restricted to parks and gardens introduction pathways are indicated in case of possible/potential escape from confinement.

References

Tsintides T, Hadjikyriakou GN, Christodoulou CS (2002) Trees and shrubs in Cyprus. Foundation Anastasios G. Leventis—Cyprus Forest Association, Nicosia, Cyprus.

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University of Cyprus - Department of Biological Sciences
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Akrotiri Environment

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