Traditional tempeh is often produced in Indonesia using "Hibiscus tiliaceus" leaves. The land is planted with several species, including "Hibiscus tiliaceus" and "Codiaeum variegatum". "Hibiscus tiliaceus" reaches a height of , with a trunk up to in diameter. One of the plants it has been found on is the yellow "Hibiscus tiliaceus". On northern islands, "Hibiscus tiliaceus" or "Premna serratifolia" form pure stands.