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Welcome to the Hibiscus and Related Genera Study Group Website.
The Hibiscus and Related Genera Study Group is one of about 20 Study Groups within the Australian Native Plants Society (Australia). Our aim is to further knowledge about the cultivation, propagation and conservation of Australian members of the Hibiscus family, the Malvaceae. If you are interested in the cultivation, propagation, conservation and appreciation of Australia's native flora, especially hibiscus and its relatives, why not consider joining and helping to promote these beautiful plants more widely.
- To research, record and exchange information on all aspects of Australian species, varieties and hybrids included within the plant family Malvaceae.
- To record distribution, habitats, flowering periods etc of the species.
- Selection of superior forms, hybrids etc for cultivation.
- Selection of superior forms for horticultural purposes, especially breeding programmes.
- Record cultural techniques including propagation trials, propagation methods, nutritional requirements, pest and disease control, cultivation, weed potential etc.
- Encourage a comprehensive breeding programme aimed at definite objectives for improvement.
- Conduct trials of promising hybrids, with the intention of making the very best available to Native Plant Nurseries, collectors etc.
- Maintain a seed bank and source of properly identified propagating material.
- Investigate all plant uses e.g. food, medicinal etc., as well as ornamental purposes.
- Liaise and confer with botanists, herbaria, professional plant people and gardeners to ensure accurate and up to date information is obtained and recorded.
- Assess and describe cultivars for registration with the "Australian Cultivar Registration Authority".
- Conduct field trips to observe plants in their natural habitat. Assist with scientific study if requested to do so.
- Produce at least 3 newsletters per year.
- Record and preserve information, especially photographic images that may be used for future publication.
Full membership of the Study Group is open to all members of ANPSA affiliated Societies. We welcome also associate members from overseas. A membership form is available here (PDF format). If you are unable to view the membership form, please contact the Study Group leader at:
(remove "NO_SPAM" from the email address).
For further information on the ANPSA-affiliated Societies, see the Membership section of the main ANPSA website.
Photographs of a number of members of the Malvaceae family have been incorporated into the main ANPSA website. To view this information, type Malvaceae into the Search Box at the top of this page. Alternatively, go to the Gallery section of the main ANPSA web site and browse for your plant(s) of interest. Each photograph in the ANPSA Gallery is accompanied by a concise plant profile which includes natural distribution, taxonomy, plant description, cultivation and propagation.
Another useful resource on Australian members of the Malvaceae is Australian Native Hibiscus Family.
