Abelmoschus manihot
species of plant
Abelmoschus manihot, commonly known as aibika, is a flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is also known as the sunset muskmallow, sunset hibiscus, or hibiscus manihot. It is a tropical subshrub or shrub native to Asia, New Guinea, and Queensland, Australia. It is cultivated and eaten as a leaf vegetable, among other uses.
Description
Under favorable conditions, aibika can grow as a subshrub or shrub over 3 metres (10 ft) in height.
Taxonomy
It was previously classified as a species of Hibiscus but is now categorized under the genus Abelmoschus.
Distribution and habitat
It is a tropical plant native to the Indian subcontinent, Indochina, central and southern China, Malesia, New Guinea, and Queensland.
Cultivation
It is easily propagated through cuttings and relatively disease-resistant. As a result, it is widely cultivated and often found along garden borders or as an intercrop in traditional tropical gardens. Its growth habit, along with its nutritional value, contributes to its popularity in home gardening and horticulture.
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