Organisms

Hibiscus

A plant genus of the family MALVACEAE. Members contain CITRIC ACID; MALATES; ANTHOCYANINS; FLAVONOIDS; GLYCOSIDES; DIETARY FIBER; and LIGNANS. Hibiscus sabdariffa is common constituent of HERBAL TEAS. Hibiscus cannabinus is a source of hemp fiber for TEXTILES.

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Abstract

A plant genus of the family MALVACEAE. Members contain CITRIC ACID; MALATES; ANTHOCYANINS; FLAVONOIDS; GLYCOSIDES; DIETARY FIBER; and LIGNANS. Hibiscus sabdariffa is common constituent of HERBAL TEAS. Hibiscus cannabinus is a source of hemp fiber for TEXTILES.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Hibiscus cannabinus
  • Hibiscus sabdariffa
  • Kenaf
  • Roselle
  • Roselles

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20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2003

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.859.821w.500w.288w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hibiscus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D031584. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D031584
  2. Hibiscus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus
  3. Hibiscus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157124