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musk okra

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).

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Abelmoschus moschatus (musk okra)

Names in Other Languages

French ambrette

Portuguese abelmóscus

Indonesian gandapura

Similar Species in Abelmoschus

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Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of musk okra?

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

Where does musk okra live?

musk okra 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 musk okra belong to?

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

What kingdom does musk okra belong to?

musk okra (Abelmoschus moschatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of musk okra?

The closest relatives of musk okra in the genus Abelmoschus include Okra, Sunset muskmallow.