Hibiscus elatus, Talipariti elatum (Common names: Mahoe, Majagua)

Hibiscus elatus, Talipariti elatum

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Erect forest tree of Cuba and Jamaica having variably hairy leaves and orange-yellow or orange-red flowers.

The wood is used for fine woodworking: cabinet work, fine furniture, inlay work, floors, architectural details, and veneers.

Similar plants:

• Hibiscus tiliaceus, Talipariti tiliaceum (Mahoe)
• 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 arnottianus (Hawaiian White Hibiscus, Hau hele, O'ahu White Hibiscus)
• Hibiscus Aurora (Hibiscus Aurora)
• Hibiscus cannabinus (Kenaf, Java Jute)
• Hibiscus Celia (Double red hibiscus)