Hibiscus species unidentified

It should be possible to positively identify this plant but I have been unable to do so to date.

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data.

History at Camden Park

‘New species from Pine River, Moreton Bay.  Small shrub bearing bright scarlet blossoms.’  William Macarthur to John Lindley, 15th February 1848 [MP A2933-1, p.157] and in similar terms to Sir William Hooker [MP A2933-1, p.165].  Shipping problems meant that these plants were not sent for some months.  Macarthur wrote again on 14th July 1848: ‘The Hibiscus marked as from Pine River will certainly make a pretty something for a warm greenhouse, it is of humble growth and produces well shaped flowers of moderate size and great brilliance. […] I believe [it] to be undescribed.’  [Leichhardt collection REF].  The Pine River is in the hinterland just north of the modern city of Brisbane.

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Published Jan 11, 2010 - 03:17 PM | Last updated Jan 11, 2010 - 03:18 PM

More details about Hibiscus species unidentified
Family Malvaceae
Category
Region of origin

Australia, south east Queensland
Synonyms
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Hibiscus sp. 
Confidence level low