Abelmoschus ficulneus
Also known as: Abelmoschus alborubens Benth. +13 more
- Abelmoschus alborubens Benth.
- Abelmoschus alboruber F.Muell.
- Abelmoschus hirsutissimus A.Chev.
- Abelmoschus strictus Voigt
- Hibiscus ficulneus var. alboruber (F.Muell.) Domin
- Hibiscus mauritianus Spreng.
- Hibiscus prostratus Roxb.
- Hibiscus sinuatus Cav.
- Hibiscus strictus Roxb.
- Laguna aculeata Cav.
- Laguna angulata G.Don
- Laguna sinuata (Cav.) Hornem.
- Solandra aculeata Poir.
- Solandra spinosa Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or shrub.
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Abelmoschus ficulneus is a shrub within the Malvaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Malesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Papuasia, South Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Jawa, Kenya, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Mozambique, New Guinea, Pakistan, Queensland, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, West Himalaya, Zambia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Chad, Guinea-Bissau, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan