| Hibiscus bifurcatus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Hibiscus |
| Species: | H. bifurcatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Hibiscus bifurcatus Cav.
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Hibiscus bifurcatus is a species of tropical hibiscus native to parts of Central and South America, including Mexico, Peru, and Brazil.[1][2] The species is typically found in open woodlands, forest margins, and coastal regions, where it benefits from the warm, humid conditions characteristic of these environments. These natural habitats provide the plant with an adequate supply of sunlight, moderate moisture, and well-draining soil, conditions that are crucial for its survival.[3] The plant grows primarily at altitudes ranging from sea level to approximately 1,500 m (4,900 ft). In these regions, the temperature is relatively stable, with daily high temperatures between 24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F) and low temperatures rarely dipping below 18 °C (64 °F). The species is adapted to environments that experience distinct wet and dry seasons, though it prefers conditions with consistent moisture availability throughout the year.