Native Red Hibiscus (Hibiscus kokio)

Global Rank: G2 - Imperiled
Legal Status: N/A
Family: Malvaceae
State: HI
Nature Serve ID: 141312
Lifeform: Tree, Shrub
Date Inducted in National Collection:

Description:

shrub or small tree

Where is Native Red Hibiscus (Hibiscus kokio) located in the wild?

Habitat:

variety of habitats ranging from wet to dry

Distribution:

States & Provinces:

Native Red Hibiscus can be found in Hawaii

Which CPC Partners conserve Native Red Hibiscus (Hibiscus kokio)?

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Not Sponsored

Assigned 06/19/17

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Native Red Hibiscus (Hibiscus kokio) Characteristics

Nomenclature

Taxon	Hibiscus kokio
Authority	Hillebr. ex Wawra
Family	Malvaceae
CPC Number	8770
ITIS	21645
USDA	HIKO
Duration	Perennial
Common Names	koki'o \| Native Red Hibiscus \| koki'o 'ula'ula \| red rosemallow
Associated Scientific Names	Hibiscus kokio
Distribution	NA

State Rank

State	State Rank
Hawaii	S2

Ecological Relationships

Photos

Pollinators

Common Name	Name in Text	Association Type	Source
Bees
	Bee	Confirmed Pollinator	Link
Butterflies & Moths
	Moth	Confirmed Pollinator	Link
Birds
	Bird	Confirmed Pollinator	Link

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