Hibiscus syriacus facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hibiscus syriacus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Malvaceae
Genus:	Hibiscus
Species:	H. syriacus
Binomial name
Hibiscus syriacus L.
Synonyms
Althaea frutex Mill. Hibiscus acerifolius Salisb. Hibiscus floridus Salisb. Hibiscus rhombifolius Cav. Ketmia arborea Moench Ketmia syriaca (L.) Scop. Ketmia syrorum Medik.

Hibiscus syriacus is one of the common flowering shrubs found in gardens, a species of Hibiscus. Common names for the same plant include Rose of Sharon (but it is not a rose), rose mallow, shrub-althaea, Syrian hibiscus, Syrian ketmia, and St Joseph's rod.

The part of the name "syriacus" seems to say that the origin of this plant is Syria, but the exact origin is so far unknown. Historically it was grown in ancient China and then it became a popular plant in Korea. Today the flowers are national symbols of Korea. In Japan, the flowers are often shown at tea ceremonies for decoration.

There are many variations of flowers in gardens, because gardeners of the past were able to find different colors and shapes of flowers, and grow their seeds.

Gallery

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  Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea.

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Images for kids

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  Hibiscus syriacus flower with Migrant hawker (Aeshna mixta)

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  Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu'

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  Hibiscus syriacus 'Ardens' – double-flowered

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  From the 8th century to today, This tree is popular as a garden tree for ordinary Japanese households.

See also

In Spanish: Hibiscus syriacus para niños