The exact origin of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is unknown, although it has long been cultivated in China, Japan and the Pacific Islands. Two white-flowered species, Hibiscus arnotianus and Hibiscus waimeae, are believed to be native to Hawaii. Hybrid hibiscus flowers are available today in many different colors, such as pink, yellow, orange, purple, lavender and even multi-colored.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia.The decision on the national flower was announced by the then Prime Minister Tengku Abdul Rahman on 28 July 1960.Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, also known as Bunga Raya, was chosen because it was a popular flower that could be found throughout Malaya and was known by the same name throughout the country.The national flower was the basis for the intricate designs adorning the Yang di Pertuan Agong's baju maskat (royal robes of the King of Malaysia). In addition, the thrones of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Raja Permesori Agong (Queen) were decorated with floral carvings preserved for the feet and arms. Interestingly, the first diesel train of the Malaya Railway and the first ship of Malaysia's national shipping line were also named Bunga Raya in 1957 and 1970 respectively.

Hibiscus is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 10 meters in the wild. Its bark is light gray, easy to peel and smooth.

Hibiscus leaves are oval, simple and 8 to 10.5 cm long. They are arranged spirally around a long stalk.The flowers are bisexual, large and showy, growing up to 25 cm wide, borne singly from the upper axils of the stalks and leaves. The five free petals, attached at the base, may be white, yellow or red. Sepals connate into a five-lobed cup with five to seven-lobed apicals. The superior ovary has five stigmas and a long style. The plant gives perennial flowers.

Regards By

@umar51
My introduction Post