Region-specific variations of Hibiscus sabdariffa along with their uses
Countries | Used parts | Traditional uses | Varieties | Types | References |
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Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mexico, Central America, Nigeria, Queensland, Australia | Fleshy red calyces | Soft drinks, tonics, wine, juice, jam, jelly | H. rosa sinensis H. cannabinus H. denudetus H. sabdariffa H. syrias H. trionum Alyogyne huegelii |
Tropical, hardy and perennial Hibiscus | [26] |
Philippines, Myanmar, Bangladesh, India | Tender stem and young leaves | Vegetables | H. rosa sinensis H. cannabinus H. hirtus H. syriacus |
Tropical and perennial Hibiscus | [24] |
Central and West Africa | Seeds | Seed oil, seeds roasted and grind and consumed as coffee substitutes | H. rosa sinensis H. cannabinus H. hirtus H. syriacus H. sabdariffa |
Perennial and hardy Hibiscus | [25] |
United Kingdom, Thailand, Italy | Dried calyces | Tea, syrup, readymade drinks | H. syriacus H. acetosella H. manihot H. sabdariffa |
Perennial and hardy Hibiscus | [27] |