Hibiscus genus was named by Carolus Linnaeus 

It was believed that the bird lived off hibiscus plants.  

Many species are found in marshy areas where the ibis thrives.

 - It is found in many Chinese ornamental gardens

 - It is praised in the poetry of the Song and Ming dynasties

 - Even the old Chinese name for Korea means "land of hibiscus" when translated

 - Story of the hibiscus