Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. (Malvaceae): A Multipurpose Ornamental Plant

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Hibiscus rosasinensis is a perennial ornamental woody plant, belong to Malvaceae family available throughout India. Various parts of this plant like roots, leaves and flowers have been known to possess medicinal properties like anti inflammatery, antifungal, oral contraceptive, laxative, aphrodisiac, menorrhagic etc. The present paper is an attempt to provide a detailed botanical description, classification, phytochemical study of the plant.

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(2017). Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. (Malvaceae): A Multipurpose Ornamental Plant. International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP), 6(1), 61-64. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-402148