Botany

Abelmoschus ficulneus

Abelmoschus ficulneus is a species of flowering plant in the genus Abelmoschus of the family Malvaceae. It is commonly known as the "white wild musk mallow" or native rosella, it is a fibrous perennial with a woody stem. Its flowers bloom about an inch in diameter with colors of pink or white, with a rose center; its leaves are palmate. It has traditionally been cultivated for its medicinal properties, and has shown some potential in studies for its immunologic effects. This plant can be found mainly in north and East Africa, Madagascar, Indomalaya, and Northern Australia.

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• ▸Corsiaceae
• ▸Abbey Rader
• ▸Dolomiaea

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