Indian-sorrel
Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
Hibiscus sabdariffa, commonly known as Indian-sorrel, is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. Native to Africa, it was introduced to Asia and the West Indies in the 16th and early 17th centuries and has since naturalized in many regions. The plant is cultivated for its calyces, which are dried and used to make a popular infusion known as zobo or carcade.
Description
Hibiscus sabdariffa is a member of the Hibiscus genus and is widely distributed across several countries, including India, Vietnam, and parts of Africa. The calyces of the plant are valued for their cranberry-like flavor and are commonly used in teas. The stems are also used for producing bast fibre. The plant has a long history of cultivation and use in traditional and commercial settings.
Other common names
RoselleIndian-sorrelJamaica-sorrelred-sorrelsorrel
Distribution
TW · ZA · SC · YE · AS · Yap · PW · IQ · CD · TD · SZ · BF · KM · FM · VN · Bucaramanga · RW · IN · LY · MG · NA · PH · AU · Socotra Archipelago · Antioquia, Atlántico, Chocó, Quindío, Santander · Bogotá · FJ · LA · conterminous 48 United States · Andaman Is.
Synonyms
Sabdariffa rubraSabdariffa digitataAbelmoschus cruentusFurcaria sabdariffaHibiscus acetosusHibiscus cruentusHibiscus digitatusHibiscus fraternusHibiscus gossypiifoliusHibiscus masuianusHibiscus sanguineusHibiscus subdariffaHibiscus palmatilobusHibiscus digitatus var. kerrianus
