Abelmoschus Apr 2026

The genus consists of approximately 15 to 50 species of annual and perennial flowering plants within the mallow family (Malvaceae). Originally classified under Hibiscus , the genus was separated based on its unique fruit characteristics—specifically its pointed, many-seeded capsules. Key Species and Their Roles Abelmoschus moschatus (musk mallow) | CABI Compendium