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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Abelmoschus moschatus |
| Family name: |
MALVACEAE
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| English name: |
Musk Mallow
Musk Okra
Ambrette
Ornamental Okra
Annual Hibiscus
Yorka Okra
Ornamental Okra
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| Sinhala name: |
Kapukinissa (කපුකිණිස්ස)
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| Tamil name: |
Katukkasturi
Kasturivendai
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| Sanskrit name: |
Lata Kasturi
Latakasturika
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Herb, or under shrub, 0.25-1.5 m tall; stems solid or rarely fistular, hispid with simple hairs. Leaves very variable in shape and size, lamina 6-22 x 3-24 cm, palmately 3-5-lobed or -divided , base cordate, margin serrate or dentate; petiole 2-30 cm long; stipules 6-12 mm long. Flowers solitary; pedicel (51.5-)3-7.5 cm long; corolla yellow with dark purple centre. Capsule 5-8 cm long, ovoid or globose, lightly hispid. Seeds 3.5-4 mm diameter.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Fevers
Anorexia
Oral diseases
Dysentery
Excessive thirst
Coughs
Asthma
Dysuria
Gonorrhoea
Impotence
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Seeds
Whole plant
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Purifies the blood
Helps to keep heart healthy
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