Hibiscus elatus
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID6440208f40148980076714 |
| Scientific name | Hibiscus elatus |
| Authority | Sw. |
| First published in | Fl. Ind. Occid. 2: 1218 (1800) |
Description Top
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Talipariti elatum, also known as the blue mahoe, is a flowering tree in the mallow family that is native to Cuba, Jamaica, the US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. It can grow up to 20 meters tall and is known for its straight trunk, broad green leaves, and hibiscus-like flowers that change color as they mature. The tree's wood, which has a distinctive blue-green streaking, is highly valued for its durability and is used for making furniture, decorative objects, and musical instruments. Mahoe is also known for its use in traditional Cuban cigar-making. While it has been introduced to other parts of the world for evaluation, it is primarily found in its native Caribbean region.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Pariti elatum | (Sw.) G.Don | Gen. Hist. 1: 485 (1831) |
| Hibiscus azanzae | DC. | Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 1: 454. 1824 [mid Jan 1824] |
| Paritium elatum | (Sw.) G.Don | Gen. Hist. 1: 485 1831 |
| Paritium azanzae | (DC.) G.Don | Gen. Hist. 1: 485 1831 |
| Talipariti elatum | (Sw.) Fryxell | Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 23: 241 (2001). |
| Hibiscus tiliaceus var. elatus | (Sw.) Hochr. | Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 4: 63 (1900) |
| Hibiscus tiliaceus subsp. elatus | (Sw.) Borss.Waalk. | Blumea 14: 30 (1966) |
| Paritium elatum var. macrocarpum | Griseb. | Fl. Brit. W. I. 87 1859 |
| Pariti tiliaceum var. elatum | (Sw.) O.Deg. & Greenwell | Fl. Hawaiiensis 221: s.p. (1956) |
| Pariti elatum var. macrocarpum | Griseb. | Fl. Brit. W. I. : 87 (1859) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | mahoe |
| Punjab | نیلا ماہو |
| Chinese | 高红槿 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
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- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Caribbean
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Leeward Islands
- Puerto Rico
- Windward Islands
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Caribbean
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000722515 |
| USDA Plants | HIEL |
| Tropicos | 19600973 |
| INPN | 629850 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:121930-2 |
| The Plant List | kew-2849813 |
| PFAF | Talipariti elatum |
| IUCN Red List | 70402353 |
| IPNI | 121930-2 |
| iNaturalist | 430364 |
| GBIF | 3152571 |
| Freebase | /m/08x4zm |
| EPPO | HIBEL |
| EOL | 584783 |
| USDA GRIN | 19029 |
| Wikipedia | Talipariti_elatum |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| In public collections | 0 |