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<big>''[[Hibiscus tiliaceus]]'' L.</big>
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Hibiscus tiliaceus'' (PROTA)}}
:Protologue: Sp. pl. 2: 694 (1753).
:Chromosome number: 2''n'' = 80, 96
== Vernacular names ==
*Beach hibiscus, bladder ketmia, cotton tree, cottonwood, Hawaiian tree hibiscus, lagoon hibiscus, linden hibiscus, sea hibiscus, tree hibiscus, wild cotton tree (En). *Bois de liège, liège des Antilles, purau (Fr). *Algodão da praia, uacima da praia (Po). *Mtakawa (Sw).
== Origin and geographic distribution ==
In Gabon the leaf is credited with emollient properties. In Tanzania a root decoction is drunk as a tonic and as a cure for hypertension, sickle cell anaemia and irregular menstruation. In Madagascar an infusion of the flowers is drunk to solve respiratory problems.
== Properties ==
Few pests and diseases have been reported on natural populations of ''Hibiscus tiliaceus''. Like other ''Hibiscus'' species, it is a host for pests and diseases of closely related crops such as cotton (''Gossypium'' spp.).
== Handling after harvest ==
== Author(s) ==
* E.G. Achigan Dako , PROTA Network Office Africa, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), P.O. Box 30677-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
== Correct citation of this article ==
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