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ambrette

Abelmoschus moschatus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), Europe (Russia), North America (Panama), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇷🇺 Russia 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇵🇦 Panama 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Abelmoschus moschatus (ambrette)

Names in Other Languages

French ambrette

Portuguese abelmóscus

Indonesian gandapura

Similar Species in Abelmoschus

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Abelmoschus esculentus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ambrette?

The scientific name of ambrette is Abelmoschus moschatus. It belongs to the genus Abelmoschus.

Where does ambrette live?

ambrette is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), Europe (Russia), North America (Panama), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Ecuador, Fiji, Guinea, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama.

What family does ambrette belong to?

ambrette (Abelmoschus moschatus) belongs to the genus Abelmoschus, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

What kingdom does ambrette belong to?

ambrette (Abelmoschus moschatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of ambrette?

The closest relatives of ambrette in the genus Abelmoschus include gombo, Sunset muskmallow.