Abelmoschus ficulneus
Abelmoschus ficulneus (L.) Wight & Arn.
Abelmoschus ficulneus (L.) Wight & Arn. is a species in the Malvaceae family, known as white wild musk mallow or native rosella. It is a fibrous perennial with a woody stem, producing pink or white flowers about an inch in diameter, with a rose-colored center. The leaves are palmate in shape. This plant is found in various regions including Bangladesh, India, Madagascar, and parts of Africa and Southeast Asia. It has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties and has demonstrated potential in studies related to immunologic effects.
Description
Abelmoschus ficulneus is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a perennial species with a woody stem and fibrous structure. The flowers are approximately one inch in diameter, with colors ranging from pink to white, often featuring a rose-colored center. The leaves are palmate. This species is distributed across several regions including Bangladesh, India, parts of Africa such as Chad and Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia. It has been historically cultivated for its medicinal properties and has shown some promise in research concerning immunologic effects. First described in 1833, it is a notable member of the Abelmoschus genus.
Distribution
TD · KM · Global · Bangladesh · Chad · Eritrea · Ethiopia · Guinea-Bissau · India · Jawa · Kenya · Lesser Sunda Is. · Madagascar · Mozambique · Myanmar · New Guinea · Nigeria · Niger · Pakistan · Queensland · Somalia · Sri Lanka · Sudan · Tanzania · Uganda · West Himalaya · Zambia
Synonyms
Laguna sinuataLaguna angulataAbelmoschus alborubensAbelmoschus alboruberAbelmoschus strictusHibiscus ficulneus var. alboruberHibiscus mauritianusHibiscus prostratusHibiscus strictusLaguna aculeataHibiscus ficulneusHibiscus sinuatus
