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Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik
Family: MALVACEAEGenus: Abelmoschus
Species: manihot (L.) Medik
Common names: Aibika
Distribution summary: Tropical Asia to NE. Australia
Habit: Sub-Shrub
Hardiness: H1c - Heated greenhouse; warm temperate
Habitat: Wasteland and humid rocky hillsides, near streams
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: seed waiting to be sown or germinating in greenhouse or frame (seed)
Flowering months: July, August, September
Reason for growing: Medicinal