ROSELLE

BOTANICAL NAME: Hibiscus Sabdariffa L

DIFFERENT NAME: Swamp Tamarind, Edge Tamarind, Sour Plum Mango, Roselle.

FAMILY: Malvaceae

INTRODUCTION:
Rochelle often found in climate area tropical and subtropical such as in Africa, India and Asia including Malaysia. Now found more than 300 cultivated species Rochelle worldwide. This tree can achieve height of about 2 M with his branch which grew vertical in early stage and ridden down collapse when many fruit. Stem its branch and stalk red in colour. His leaf also green coloured and shaped palm by three lobes taper to end. Flower Rochelle out in every leaf joint, light yellow colour and pink while inert dark red in colour and shaped oblong.

NUTRITION AND USE:
Calyx or fruit petal Rochelle red in colour abound with VITAMIN A and C and mineral nutrient. With make its as tea medicament, this herbal can help accelerate blood pressure by give ageless effect. His calyx can be processed to become jam, candied, jelly, pickle and also food colourant. Seed processing Rochelle can be made into its cosmetic substance while skin also may be made rope.