Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
manihot
ID:
511546

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Medik.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Malvenfam. : 46 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510878

Common Names

  • Abelmoschus manihot
  • Manihot Abelmoschus
  • Manihot Abelmoschus

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Synonyms

  • Abelmoschus maculatus Bartl. [unknown]
  • Abelmoschus manihot megaspermus Hemadri [unknown]
  • Abelmoschus manihot platidactylis Bakh. [unknown]
  • Abelmoschus manihot timorensis (DC.) Hochr. [unknown]
  • Abelmoschus pentaphyllus Voigt [unknown]
  • Abelmoschus platidactylus (Bakh.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Abelmoschus pseudomanihot (DC.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Abelmoschus venustus Walp. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus bartlingianus Steud. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus manihot L. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus papyriferus Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Hibiscus pseudomanihot DC. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus timorensis DC. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus zenkeri Gürke [unknown]
  • Abelmoschus manihot manihot [unknown]
  • Hibiscus japonicus Miq. [unknown]

Description

Abelmoschus manihot (also called 'Manihot okra', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet tropical forests. It is an evergreen perennial herb with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Abelmoschus manihot is used as a medicinal plant and for its antifungal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antioxidant properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Abelmoschus manihot var. pungens (Roxb.) Hochr.
Abelmoschus manihot var. tetraphylla (Roxb. ex Hornem.) Borss.Waalk.
Abelmoschus manihot sub. tetraphyllus (Roxb. ex Hornem.) Borss.Waalk.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Abelmoschus manihot is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abelmoschus manihot can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, shady area and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Abelmoschus manihot

Abelmoschus manihot is native to India and can be found in dry, open habitats.

Abelmoschus manihot FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abelmoschus manihot?

Abelmoschus manihot

Where is Abelmoschus manihot native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh

What type of plant is Abelmoschus manihot?

It is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2609589: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.