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Write the classification of Hibiscus and tuberose?

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Hint: Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants while tuberose is a perennial plant. Tuberose is the common name of Polianthes tuberosa, and is cultivated for its fragrant flowers which are used in the manufacture of perfumes. Hibiscus is a very hardy, versatile plant and in tropical conditions it increases the beauty of that place.

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Both Hibiscus and tuberose come under the same kingdom. Hibiscus belongs to the family Malvaceae and tuberose belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae.
Classification of Hibiscus:
Kingdom — Plantae
Division – Spermatophyta
Subdivision – Angiosperm
Class – Dicotyledonae
Order – Malvales
Family – Malvaceae
Genus – Hibiscus
Species – H. rosa-sinensis

Classification of tuberose:
Kingdom — Plantae
Division — Spermatophyta
Subdivision — Angiospermae
Class — Monocot
Order –Liliales
Family — Amaryllidaceae
Genus– Polianthes
Species– Polianthes tuberosa
Hibiscus plants are famous for their large, colourful flower which has been used by different methods in different countries, as a remedy. In Egyptian, Hibiscus tea is used to lower the body temperature, treat heart and nerve diseases, and as a diuretic to increase urine production. Besides that, it has the potential to treat cancer disease. In Iran, drinking sour tea is still a common treatment for high blood pressure.
Tuberose is an important tropical ornamental flowering plant which is used in aromatherapy for its ability to open the heart and calm the nerves, restoring joy and peace. In perfumes, tuberose flowers have long been used as a source of essential oils and aroma compounds. The powdered form of dried tuberose is used for treatment of gonorrhoea. In Java, tuberose flowers are eaten along with the vegetable juices.

Note:
The inner bark of the sea Hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus), also called 'hau', is used in Polynesia for making rope, and the wood for making canoe floats. The Hibiscus is a national symbol of Haiti, and the national flower of some nations. Nowadays, Hibiscus is famous for its potential to reduce high blood pressure.
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