Hibiscus richardsonii

Hibiscus richardsonii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species:
H. richardsonii
Binomial name
Hibiscus richardsonii
Synonyms
  • Hibiscus aff. trionum (AK 218967; North Island)
  • Hibiscus trionoides G.Don

Hibiscus richardsonii, commonly known as puarangi in New Zealand, is a species of flowering plant, a hibiscus, in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is rare in New Zealand, and more commonly seen in eastern New South Wales in Australia. The species was named in honour of the plant collector and convict, John Richardson.