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

General Uses: An essential oil is obtained from the plant[238]. It is used as a food flavouring and in perfumery as a musk substitute[238]. However, it has been known to cause photosensitivity so this use has been largely discontinued[238]. An oil obtained from the seed contains 18.9% linoleic acid[240]. Total yields of oil are not given[K]. The seeds are used as an insecticide[4, 238]. Another report says that extracts of the fruits and upper parts of the plant show insecticidal activity[240]. A fibre is obtained from the stem bark[238]. A mucilage obtained from the roots is used as a size for paper[238].

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