Abelmoschus ficulneus
Abelmoschus ficulneus
- Native to:
- Australia | Bangladesh | Eritrea | Ethiopia | India | Jawa | Kenya | Lesser Sunda Is. | Madagascar | Mozambique | New Guinea | Pakistan | Somalia | Sri Lanka | Tanzania | Uganda | Zambia
Wikimedia: J.M.Garg
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Abelmoschus
- Species:
- Abelmoschus ficulneus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, pink, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or soaking in warm water for 24 hours improves germination. Requires warm temperatures of 20-25°C for optimal germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI