Hibiscus calyphyllus
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Hibiscus calyphyllus is a shrub
from tropical Africa
belonging to the Hibiscus
genus.
Hibiscus calyphyllus grows to 1-1.8 meters (3-6 feet) tall. It has flowers which grow to 8-10 cm (3-4 in) wide, with a yellow color and a brownish center.
The plant is used in the construction of huts
by the Maasai people of Kenya
.
Shrub
A shrub or bush is distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and shorter height, usually under 5–6 m tall. A large number of plants may become either shrubs or trees, depending on the growing conditions they experience...
from tropical Africa
Tropical Africa
Although tropical Africa is most familiar in the West as depicted by its rain forests, this region of Africa is far more diverse. While the tropics are thought of as regions with warm to hot moist climates caused by latitude and the tropical rain belt, the geology of areas, particularly mountain...
belonging to the Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world...
genus.
Hibiscus calyphyllus grows to 1-1.8 meters (3-6 feet) tall. It has flowers which grow to 8-10 cm (3-4 in) wide, with a yellow color and a brownish center.
The plant is used in the construction of huts
Hut (dwelling)
A hut is a small and crude shelter, usually used for dwelling. Its design favors local techniques and materials to allow for swift and inexpensive construction.-Modern use:...
by the Maasai people of Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
.