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Abelmoschus rhodopetalus

Abelmoschus rhodopetalus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Abelmoschus rhodopetalus, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. Renowned for its unique pink-petaled blooms, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers increasingly study its bioactive compounds, which may provide valuable pharmacological benefits in treating various ailments and supporting holistic wellness.

Family
Malvaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Abelmoschus Moschatus Subsp. Quinquelobus · Hibiscus Sagittifolius Var. Quinquelobus · 28 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Abelmoschus rhodopetalus

Synonyms

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

Plant Parts

This plant, Abelmoschus rhodopeetalus, possesses various anatomical structures that can be utilized for medicinal purposes. While many species in the Malvaceae family are characterized by their woody or herbaceous structures, certain preparations may involve the use of the stem bark to extract bioactive compounds. Furthermore, although uncommon for this specific genus, if a variant were to develop specialized underground storage organs such as a stem tuber, these would serve as a concentrated source of nutrients and therapeutic constituents.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
stem Natural product research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Abelmoschus rhodopetalus has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (R)-De-O-methyllasiodiplodin, (R)-Lasiodiplodin, CYTOCHALASIN B, Cleomiscosin A, Hibiscone B.

Chemicals reported in Abelmoschus rhodopetalus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(R)-De-O-methyllasiodiplodin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(R)-Lasiodiplodin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CYTOCHALASIN B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cleomiscosin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hibiscone B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Marmesinin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
N-(p-trans-coumaroyl) tyramine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
dibutyl phthalate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(R)-De-O-methyllasiodiplodin

  1. Natural product research

(R)-Lasiodiplodin

  1. Natural product research

CYTOCHALASIN B

  1. Natural product research

Cleomiscosin A

  1. Natural product research

Hibiscone B

  1. Natural product research

Marmesinin

  1. Natural product research

N-(p-trans-coumaroyl) tyramine

  1. Natural product research

dibutyl phthalate

  1. Natural product research

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
stem bark Natural product research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆