Abelmoschus rhodopetalus
Abelmoschus rhodopetalus, commonly known as the rose-petaled okra, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Belonging to the Malvaceae family, this species is recognized for its therapeutic potential, offering various bioactive compounds that contribute to traditional healing practices and modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Abelmoschus rhodopetalus
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Abelmoschus rhodopeetalus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvaceae and falls under 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 is distributed across several specific regions within Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India. Additionally, the species is documented to occur within Bangladesh. Together, these locations define the natural range of Abelmoschus rhodopephalus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |