musk okra
Abelmoschus moschatus Medik.
Abelmoschus moschatus, known as musk okra, is a species in the Malvaceae family. Native to Asia and Australia, it is an aromatic and medicinal plant with multiple common names, including ambrette, annual hibiscus, and musk mallow. It is found in various regions, including Parque Nacional Natural Los Katíos, TW, RU, SC, CK, NU, AS, Kosrae, WS, PW, SB, Núcleo Palmaceites, FM, SG, Puerto Wilches, WF, PG, ST, PA, and BR. The species was first described in 1787 by Medik.
Description
Abelmoschus moschatus is a member of the Malvaceae family and is recognized for its aromatic and medicinal properties. It is native to Asia and Australia and is known by several common names, such as Abelmosk, Galu Gasturi, and tropical jewel hibiscus. The plant is distributed across a range of locations, including Parque Nacional Natural Los Katíos, TW, RU, SC, CK, NU, AS, Kosrae, WS, PW, SB, Núcleo Palmaceites, FM, SG, Puerto Wilches, WF, PG, ST, PA, and BR. It was first published in 1787 by Medik. The species is also referred to as musk okra and is used for ornamental and medicinal purposes.
Other common names
musk okramusk-mallowtropical jewel-hibiscus
Distribution
Parque Nacional Natural Los Katíos · TW · RU · SC · CK · NU · AS · Kosrae · WS · PW · SB · Núcleo Palmaceites · FM · SG · Puerto Wilches · WF · PG · ST · PA · BR · Amazonas, Antioquia, Bolívar, Chocó, Magdalena, Nariño, Norte de Santander, Putumayo · EC · Amazonia nororiental de Colombia, departamento del Guainía, municipio de Inírida. · Arno Atoll · Majuro Atoll · MH · the Democratic Republic of the Congo · FJ · TO · Tongatapu
Synonyms
Abelmoschus abelmoschusAbelmoschus officinalisAbelmoschus pseudoabelmoschusHibiscus abelmoschusHibiscus abelmoschus var. genuinusHibiscus moschatusHibiscus pseudo-abelmoschus
