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Hibiscus taiwanensis is endemic to Taiwan, which distributes in China and low altitude in Taiwan. It is a spieces of plant in Malvaceae family. The form of flower is different from Hibiscus mutabilis in China which is double. It can attract butterflies. .

Botany
Hibiscus taiwanensis can grow to 3-5 meters; the leaves are broad ovate to circular,7-10cm long and 6-8 cm broad; simple leaves with long petioles about 10-16cm ; arranged in alternate; subcampanulate corolla, 6-9 in diameter. Bloom season is in August to October ; fruits are formed in November to December. Flowers are white, turning the color into pink during noon and become deeper in the afternoon.

Hibiscus mutabilis is a light-demanding plant, which needs lots of sunlight ; it is drought-enduring and able to resistant to pollution and barren soil.

Use
The wood of Hibiscus mutabilis can be made of clogs; petals are edible; roots can be use as medicine

Reference

 * 山芙蓉-- 中央研究院數位典藏資源網
 * 台灣野生植物資料庫
 * 台灣大百科全書
 * 台灣植物誌

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