Abelmoschus — 8 species
Botanical species in the genus Abelmoschus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Abelmoschus caillei
Abelmoschus caillei
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the humid and perhumid tropics in Africa. Tolerates a wide variety of soils but prefers well-drained sandy loams, with a pH in the range 6 - 7, and a high content of organic matter. In southern Cote d'Ivoire, the plant flowers within 50 - 110 days from sowing the seed in the dry season when the days are shortening, and within 65 - 270 days after sowing in the rainy season when the days are lengthening.
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Abelmoschus crinitus
Abelmoschus crinitus
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Abelmoschus crinitus is a lowland tropical species, usually restricted to areas subject to a pronounced dry season
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Abelmoschus esculentus
Abelmoschus esculentus
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Abelmoschus esculentus is a plant of tropical to warm temperate regions, with most varieties growing well in the lowland humid tropics up to elevations of 1,000 metres. It is not so well suited to temperate areas, though varieties have been developed that can be grown successfully with a growing season of around 6 months. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 30°c, but can tolerate 12 - 35°c.
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Abelmoschus ficulneus
Abelmoschus ficulneus
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of low to moderate elevations, growing from near sea level to 1,350 metres. It is found mainly in areas with a distinct dry season. The plant thrives luxuriantly with little or no care, yet is very little cultivated for its fibre.
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Abelmoschus manihot
Abelmoschus manihot
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Abelmoschus manihot grows well in lowland tropical areas, with yields beginning to drop when they are grown at elevations above 500 metres. Theys may develop an annual habit of growth at higher elevations and in cooler climates. They are generally tender in the temperate zone but can be grown outdoors as an annual, flowering well in their first year and setting seed.
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Abelmoschus moschatus
Abelmoschus moschatus
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics and subtropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,100 metres, it is also cultivated in warm temperate areas. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 30°c, but can tolerate 10 - 35°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,000 - 1,400mm, but tolerates 900 - 1,500mm.
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