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Shoe Flower Hedge जपा

Hibiscus syriacus

Foxtail Orchid (द्रौपदी माला), Rhynchostylis retusa
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Botanical
Hibiscus syriacus
Family
Malvaceae

About the plant

A hardier deciduous hibiscus for the hills, flowering through the monsoon.

Growing it

Prefers a cool winter; it sulks in constant heat.

What it is for

Hill garden colour; a deciduous flowering hedge.

How to grow

Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Weekly
Season
Jun–Jul
Grows in
Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop
Mature size
2–3 m
First harvest
Flowers from year three

Prefers a cool winter; it sulks in constant heat.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Hill garden colour; a deciduous flowering hedge.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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