Hibiscus micranthus

Message of the Flower

Eternal Smile

The Mother’s Comment

A gift that only the Divine can give.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

If one can smile eternally, one is eternally young.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Nobility and Refinement

Eternal smile means the self-existent joy and gladness of the Spirit.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - III: The Plant World

Colour

White, pale yellow

Family

Malvaceae

Flower Size

About 1 cm

Flower Texture

Not specified

Number of Petals

Typically five

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Not mentioned

Leaf Texture

Scabrous to bristly

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial in suitable climates

Blooming Period

Not detailed

Climate

Dry tropical areas across various regions

Water Requirements

Well-drained soils

Soil Type

Variety

Temperature Ranges

Warm, tropical and subtropical

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Habitat

Woodland and waste places, often as a weed

Role in the Ecosystem

Not detailed

Ornamental

Not used

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Not endangered