Hibiscus arnottianus

Hibiscus arnottianus is a Hawaiian endemic plant with one endangered subspecies. It is native to the moist to wet forests of the mountains of Moloka'i and O'ahu.

The leaves are oval with a smooth upper surface and smooth or slightly toothed edges. The leaves are 4 to 6 inches long and often have red veins and stems. The single white flowers are pinwheel shaped, up to 4 inches across, and borne at the ends of the branches. Hibiscus arnottianus flowers usually have a weak fragrance. But, flowers have the most scent in the early morning when flowers open or in the early evening before they close.

Similar plants:

• Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus (Okra, Bamia, Gombo)
• Abelmoschus moschatus, Hibiscus abelmoschus (Musk Mallow)
• Alyogyne hakeifolia, Hibiscus hakeifolius, Cienfuegosia hakeifolia, Fugosia hakeifolia, Alyogyne lilacina (Red-centred Hibiscus, Desert Rose)
• Alyogyne huegelii, Hibiscus geranifolius (Blue Hibiscus)
• Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow, Maple Sugar, Red Hibiscus, Cranberry Shield)
• Hibiscus Aurora (Hibiscus Aurora)
• Hibiscus cannabinus (Kenaf, Java Jute )
• Hibiscus Celia (Double red hibiscus)
• Hibiscus coccineus (Scarlet Hibiscus, Scarlet Rose Mallow, Swamp Hibiscus)
• Hibiscus Country Music (Hibiscus Country Music)