Hibiscus palmatus Forssk.

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Derivation of specific name:	palmatus: palmate, like a hand
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Mozambique distribution:	T,GI,M
Growth form(s):	Perennial.
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Literature:	Exell, A.W. (1961). Malvaceae Flora Zambesiaca 1(2) Pages 469 - 470. (Includes a picture). Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 60.

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