ambrette
Abelmoschus moschatus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (306 studies) · ★★★★★
Ambrette, scientifically known as Abelmoschus moschatus, is a fragrant annual herb prized for its aromatic seeds. Often called "musk mallow," it produces a natural plant-based musk used extensively in high-end perfumery. Beyond its olfactory appeal, this versatile botanical holds significant value in traditional medicine and organic fragrance industries.
Names
Common Names
- Annual Hibiscus
- Musk Mallow
- Musk Okra
- Musky-seeded hibiscus
- Native Rosella
- Ornamental Okra
- Tropical Jewel Hibiscus
- musk-mallow
- tropical jewel-hibiscus
- Abelmosk
- Okra
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Ambarilla
- Abelmoschus officinalis
- Almizclillo
- Abelmoschus moschatus var. betulifolius
- Abelmoschus pseudoabelmoschus
- Hibiscus chinensis
- Abelmoschus cryptocarpus
- Abelmoschus chinensis
- Hibiscus cucurbitaceus
- Abelmoschus moschatus var. haenkeanus
- Abelmoschus roseus
- Algalía
- Abelmoschus betulifolia
- Hibiscus sublobatus
- Hibiscus amambayensis
- Abelmosco
- Algalia
- Abelmosco
- Algalia
- Almisclillo
- Almisquillo
- Almizcle
- Ambarcillo
- Borraja asiática
French:
- ambrette
- Ambrette
- Gombo musqué
- Graine de musc
- Guimauve veloutée
- Ketmie des marais
- Ketmie musquée
- gumbo musqué
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Abelmoschus moschatusSynonyms
- Hibiscus abelmoschus var. genuinus
- Hibiscus moschatus
- Hibiscus abelmoschus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Abelmoschus moschatus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Abelmoschus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Abelmoschus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Abelmoschus moschatus, is found across several regions within West Tropical Africa. Its geographical distribution includes the nation of Benin, where it grows naturally. It is also documented to be present in Burkina Faso. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, the plant's range extends into the Ivory Coast, completing its regional presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Abelmoschus moschatus has 37 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (Z)-5-Tetradecen-14-olide, (z)-5-dodecenyl acetate, (z)-5-tetradecenyl acetate, 12,13-epoxyoleic acid, 5-dodecenyl acetate.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (Z)-5-Tetradecen-14-olide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (z)-5-dodecenyl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (z)-5-tetradecenyl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 12,13-epoxyoleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-dodecenyl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ambrettol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ambrettolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ambrettolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPESTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(Z)-5-Tetradecen-14-olide
- Dr. Duke
(z)-5-dodecenyl acetate
- Dr. Duke
(z)-5-tetradecenyl acetate
- Dr. Duke
12,13-epoxyoleic acid
- Dr. Duke
5-dodecenyl acetate
- Dr. Duke
Ambrettol
- Dr. Duke
Ambrettolic acid
- Dr. Duke
Ambrettolide
- Dr. Duke
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
CAMPESTEROL
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Abelmoschus moschatus has 257 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ATPase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Absorbent | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Abelmoschus moschatus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, kidney diseases, retinoblastoma.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| insulin resistance | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin sensitivity | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| retinoblastoma | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |