A uniformly dark colouration can be seen at the base of the flower of the sea hibiscus. The sea hibiscus prefers salty soil in mangrove swamps and along sea shores.
Distribution
from Japan to India and Polynesia; today found on all tropical coasts
Number of related species
over 300 species of hibiscus worldwide
Use
fibres for ropes and mats, dye from flowers and fruit, wood for furniture and boat-building, and edible leaves and flowers
