Development and characterization of nine new Hibiscus hybrids

Issue Date

8-2016

Abstract

Breeding and selection of a new set of Hibiscus hybrids using imported germplasm and locally available varieties was done to develop varieties with unique flower colors and forms. Nine new hybrid varieties were selected and release based on flower characteristics and plant growth habit. These hybrids include: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Patricia B. Licuanan' belonging to the 'Women in Education Series', a solferino purple flower named after Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, Commissioner on Higher Education and UP Regent, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'St. Bridget College belonging to the 'Women Saints Series' and Institutions named after them is a bluish (RHCC 85A) flower with barium yellow edging and the Centennial Flower of this College; Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Araceli A. Dans' under the 'Women Artist Series', is a nasturtium orange flower, named after Ms. Araceli A. Dans, a famous woman artist noted for the 'Calado Series embroidery; Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Che-che Lazaro', under the 'Women in Public Service Series' is a strawberry red flower, named after the fearless investigative journalist Ms. Cecilia B. Lazaro. This series also includes: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Pia S. Cayetano', a fuchsia purple flower named after UP regent Pia S. Cayetano and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Vilma Abaya-Dimacuha', an environmentalist and the former lady mayor of Batangas City. The rest of the Hibiscus hybrids belong to the 'Women in Science Series' including: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Fe V. del Mundo', a tangerine orange flower named after Dr. Fe V. del Mundo, a National Scientist for Pediatrics; Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Solita F. Camara-Besa', an old rose of red-purple flower named after a well-known medical doctor and educator, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Ledivina V. Cariño', a bright orange flower named after an accomplished educator and researcher, Dr. Ledivina V. Cariño, Academician of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) of the Philippines.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Journal of Crop Science

ISSN

0115-463X

Volume

41

Issue

2

Page

31-45

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

illustrations; table

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

HIBISCUS; HIBISCUS ROSA SINENSIS; HYBRIDS; GERMPLASM; FLOWERS; COLOUR; CROSS POLLINATION; PLANT HABIT

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