Table 1 in Notes on the Hibiscus trionum complex in India with a new record of Hibiscus verdcourtii (Malvaceae) in Asia

Table 1. Morphological comparison of H. trionum complex previously and presently regarded as occurring in India CharactersH. tridactylites Lindl.H. trionum L. (not found in India)H. verdcourtii CravenLeavesDissected up to apex of petioleNot dissected up to apex of petioleNot dissected up to the apex of petioleEpicalyx segments12–1412–16Usually 10, rarely 9 or 11CorollaFaint lemon yellow or yellow with dark maroon spot at basePale lemon yellow to yellow with dark purple spot at base. Flowers fading into whiteBright yellow without any central spot or slightly dark yellow ring at base. Flowers never fading into white.Style branches2–3 mm long2.3–5.2 mm long0.5–1 mm longSeed indumentumTuberculateTuberculate/ hairyGlabrous smooth