Rosa Red Hibiscus flower Plant

Hibiscus plant is a common name that can refer to different species of hibiscus, a genus of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae. Some of the species that are called hibiscus plant are:

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, also known as Chinese hibiscus, China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, rose mallow, and shoeblack plant. This is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that has large, showy flowers in various colors. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in the tropics and subtropics, but its native range is Vanuatu1.

Hibiscus syriacus, also known as rose of Sharon, althea, and shrub althea. This is a deciduous shrub that produces hollyhock-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, blue, and white. It is native to Asia and is popular for its late summer blooming season, drought tolerance, and low maintenance2.

Hibiscus mutabilis, also known as Confederate rose, Dixie rosemallow, cotton rose, or cotton rosemallow. This is a deciduous shrub or small tree that has flowers that change color from white to pink to red during the day. It is native to southern China and is long cultivated for its showy flowers3.

All these species belong to the same subfamily (Malvoideae) and tribe (Hibisceae) of the Malvaceae family. They have similar characteristics such as five-petaled flowers with prominent stamens, alternate leaves with serrated margins, and fruit capsules with many seeds. However, they differ in their size, shape, color, and growing conditions. If you want to grow a hibiscus plant in your garden or indoors, you should choose the species that suits your climate and preference best. You can find more information about each species in the web search results I have provided for you. I hope this helps!