Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Chinese stokroos, Chinese-hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose of China, Shoeblackplant

Family: Malvaceae (Mallow)

Distribution: Southeast Asia

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: The flowers of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis are edible and are used in salads in the Pacific Islands. The flower is additionally used in hair care as a preparation. It is also used to shine shoes in certain parts of India. It can also be used as a pH indicator.