Abelmoschus manihot
Aibika, Manioc Hibiscus
Other regional names: Sunset Hibiscus +1 more
- Sunset Hibiscus
- Sunset Muskmallow
Also known as: Abelmoschus maculatus Bartl. +4 more
- Abelmoschus maculatus Bartl.
- Abelmoschus manihot f. platidactylis Bakh.
- Abelmoschus manihot var. manihot
- Bamia manihot Wall.
- Hibiscus manihot var. typicus Hochr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Abelmoschus manihot (commonly known as Aibika or Manioc-Hibiscus) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Christmas I., East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Pakistan, Philippines, Queensland, Sulawesi, 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)
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cook Is., Ecuador, Fiji, Gabon, Guinea, Korea, Liberia, Line Is., Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Oman, Peru, Réunion, Santa Cruz Is., Sierra Leone, Solomon Is., Taiwan, Togo, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zaïre
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms