Abelmoschus moschatus subsp. moschatus
Abelmoschus moschatus subsp. moschatus
- Native to:
- Bangladesh | Borneo | Cambodia | China | Hainan | India | Jawa | Laos | Lesser Sunda Is. | Malaya | Maluku | Myanmar | New Guinea | Philippines | Sulawesi | Sumatera | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Abelmoschus
- Species:
- Abelmoschus moschatus subsp. moschatus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, red, pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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 rates. Requires warm temperatures (20-25°C) for optimal germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI