Hibiscus vitifolius

Hibiscus vitifolius, the grape-leaved mallow or tropical rose mallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to the seasonally dry Old World tropics and subtropics, and has been introduced to most of the islands of the Caribbean. A perennial herb reaching 6 ft and becoming woody at maturity, it is found in a wide variety of habitats, and is a weed of cultivation. It is used locally as a source of fiber, often mixed with jute.

Subtaxa
The following subspecies are accepted:
 * Hibiscus vitifolius subsp. lukei Mwachala & Cheek – central Kenya
 * Hibiscus vitifolius subsp. vitifolius – entire range