Abelmoschus moschatus Musk mallow (Malvaceae)

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Abelmoschus moschatus
Musk mallow
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The Abelmoschus moschatus plant species is found in S.E. Asia. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Musk mallow. Some home gardeners know the variety as Hibiscus abelmoschus.

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Latin Name:  Abelmoschus moschatus
Common Name:  Musk mallow
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Medik.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Not known

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow April in a greenhouse. The seed germinates best at a temperature around 24 - 24°c[238]. When large enough to handle, prick out the seedlings into individual pots of rich soil and plant them out after the last expected frosts[K]. The seed can also be sown in situ in late April in areas with warm summers. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July in a frame[238].

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