Abelmoschus manihot var. pungens
Also known as: Abelmoschus manihot subsp. pungens (Roxb.) Hochr. +13 more
- Abelmoschus manihot subsp. pungens (Roxb.) Hochr.
- Abelmoschus multilobatus Merr.
- Abelmoschus pungens (Roxb.) Wall. ex Voigt
- Abelmoschus pungens var. mizoramensis K.J.John, Krishnaraj & K.Pradheep
- Abelmoschus pungens Wall.
- Abelmoschus vrieseanus (Hassk.) Hassk.
- Abelmoschus vriesianus (Hassk.) Hassk.
- Bamia pungens Wall.
- Hibiscus forrestii Diels
- Hibiscus manihot var. pungens (Roxb.) Hochr.
- Hibiscus pungens Roxb.
- Hibiscus vestitus Wall.
- Hibiscus vrieseanus Hassk.
- Hibiscus vriesianus Hassk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Abelmoschus manihot var. pungens is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Abelmoschus manihot, which is linked below, along with related subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, China South-Central, China Southeast, Christmas I., East Himalaya, India, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Central African Republic, Taiwan
Base Species & Variations