Abelmoschus manihot, commonly known as aibika, is a flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is also known as the sunset muskmallow, sunset hibiscus, or hibiscus manihot. It is a tropical subshrub or shrub native to Asia, New Guinea, and Queensland, Australia. It is cultivated and eaten as a leaf vegetable, among other uses.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Aibika being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Abelmoschus esculentus
- Abelmoschus moschatus
- Sabdariffa diversifolia
- Sabdariffa hispidissima
- Sabdariffa bifurcata
- Gossypium barbadense
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Malvales
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Abelmoschus
- Species
- Abelmoschus manihot
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