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Shoeblackplant, Rose of China
Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis
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Jayan
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🌱 Story of Shoeblackplant, Rose of China
Hibiscus × rosa-sinensis is a bushy evergreen shrub or small tree, growing 2.5-5m tall and 1.5-3m wide. It features glossy dark green leaves and large, showy flowers in vibrant colors like red, pink, yellow, and orange that bloom year-round in warm climates. Native to tropical Asia, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it popular for hedges, containers, and landscapes.
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Tree Details
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Pet Name
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Family
Malvaceae
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Native Status
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City / Area
Attingal, Trivandrum
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Location Category
Campus
Measurements
5.0
Approx Height (m)
20
Approx Lifespan (yrs)
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This tree helps the planet every day
Here’s what Shoeblackplant, Rose of China gives back
CO₂ Absorbed per year
100 kg
Equivalent to removing 500 km of car emissions annually.
Oxygen Released
73 kg
Water Conserved
17,000 L
🩺 Medicinal Properties
Traditionally used in Ayurveda and folk medicine. Flowers treat hair loss, skin issues, fevers, coughs. Leaves for wounds, burns, inflammation. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, may aid menstrual issues, hypertension, liver protection. Scientific studies show anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, neuroprotective effects.
🔥 What makes Shoeblackplant, Rose of China Special
Vibrant, continuous flowering attracts pollinators like butterflies, hummingbirds. Excellent for hedges, screens, topiaries. Cultivars offer diverse colors. Symbolizes beauty, delicate in Hawaiian culture. Used in dyes, hair conditioners. Fast-growing, easy to propagate from cuttings.
Where it grows
8.688573 N
76.828544 E
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March 23, 2026
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