When planting outside, choose an area that will be in full sunlight. Roselle university of florida, institute of food and. While hibiscus sabdariffa is a native plant of the tropics, given the right care they are also perfectly capable of being grown and harvested in northern climates with seasonal temperatures. The plant is reported to contain proteins, fats, carbohydrates, flavonoids, acids, minerals. Abstract the phytochemical analyses, nutrient value and economic importance of hibiscus sabdariffa commonly known as zobo plant was carried out. Hibiscus sabdariffa is also known as roselle, red sorrel, jamaican sorrel, soursour and florida cranberry. Phytochemical analysis and medicinal uses of hibiscus. The calyces of the plant are used as a refrigerant in the form of tea, to make jellies and jams. Hibiscus hibiscus sabdariffa is a species originally native to africa, however, its cultivation is extended throughout mexico, central america, south america and southeast asia. If you live in a consistently warm climate, this is not as critical. With about 200 species and more than 5,000 hybrids associated with the genus, hibiscus can be had in a rainbow of colors. Growing your own hibiscus sabdariffa plant dengarden.
The stems of this variety are green or red and the leaves are. Ochoamartinez2, patriciavelazquezfernandez2, javierhernandezmorales2 autor responsable v author for correspondence. Ochoamartinez2, patriciavelazquezfernandez2, javierhernandezmorales2. In nigeria the plant is used to make a popular beverage known as zobo drink.
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