Hibiscus vitifolius, the grape-leaved mallow or tropical rose mallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.

[2] It is native to the seasonally dry Old World tropics and subtropics, and has been introduced to most of the islands of the Caribbean.

[1] A perennial herb reaching 2 m (6 ft) and becoming woody at maturity, it is found in a wide variety of habitats, and is a weed of cultivation.

[3] It is used locally as a source of fiber, often mixed with jute.

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