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Abelmosk
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Mallow family: kapok, cacao & okra

Abelmosk

Abelmoschus moschatus (L.) Medik.

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishAbelmosk
DutchMuskuszaad
SpanishBorraja asiática
Chinese黄葵
Scientific nameAbelmoschus moschatus (L.) Medik.

About this species

Abelmoschus moschatus is an aromatic and species of medicinal plant in the family Malvaceae native to Asia and Australia. It has many common names, including Abelmosk, ambrette, annual hibiscus, Bamia Moschata, Galu Gasturi, muskdana, musk mallow, musk okra, ornamental okra, rose mallow, tropical jewel hibiscus, and Yorka okra.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalvales
FamilyMalvaceae
GenusAbelmoschus

In Suriname

17Records in Suriname
1841First record
2013Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Paramaribo3
  • Sipaliwini2

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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