Hibiscus flowers are some of the most beautiful flowers that nature has given us. They are available in different types and colors, taking into consideration that they are plants belonging to the mallow family, Malvaceae, which is a rather large genus and comprises several hundred species that are native to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions all over the world.
Hibiscus flowers, or hibiscus as it is also known, are available in white, red, yellow, pink, purple, peach and orange. In some species of Hibiscus, the color of the flowers changes with age. These flowers are known for their large, trumpet-like shape. The flower can grow from 4 to 18 centimeters wide.
There are different species of Hibiscus: Chinese Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis), the East African variety (H. schizopetalus), Mahoe (H. tiliaceus), Kenaf (H. cannabinus), Roselle (H. sabdariffa) and Rose of Sharon (H. syriacus).
Did you know that Hibiscus tea is beneficial to health?
Most of the benefits of Hibiscus come from the tea:
- Antioxidants: Hibiscus tea is rich in powerful antioxidants and, therefore, can help prevent damage and disease caused by the accumulation of free radicals.
- Lower blood pressure: Many studies have found that Hibiscus tea helps reduce high blood pressure. High blood pressure can trigger the risk of heart disease.
- Improves liver health: The liver secretes bile to break down fat and produce proteins for the body. Hibiscus tea can help improve our liver.
- Promote weight loss: Some elements of Hibiscus help our body to lose weight. If used after a workout, the result will be much better.
- May prevent cancer: Hibiscus contains a compound called polyphenols, which possess powerful anti-cancer properties. Therefore, drinking Hibiscus tea can help.
Although the bloom of Hibiscus comes in a striking flash of color, this display usually lasts only a day or two in most varieties. The flower opens early in the morning and fades by late afternoon.
Among other curiosities of the Hibiscus, the following stand out:
- There are more than 200 species of Hibiscus worldwide.
- Hibiscus can grow very large and reach up to four and a half meters in height.
- Hibiscus flowers are among some of the exotic flowers.
- People in China use Hibiscus to polish shoes and, therefore, call it “shoe flower”.
- Hibiscus cannabinus is a species of Hibiscus used in the paper industry.
- China and Thailand are the largest producers of Hibiscus in the world.
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