Malvaceae · Abelmoschus

Abelmoschus angulosus var. grandiflorus

Undershrub
Habit
Undershrub
Flowering
August-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Abelmoschus angulosus var. grandiflorus
Genus
Abelmoschus
Family
Malvaceae
Habitat
Moist deciduous, Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering & fruiting
August-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Lobed margin leaf character
Margin
Lobed
Palmate venation leaf character
Venation
Palmate

Typical of the Malvaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Solitary
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Malvaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Abelmoschus angulosus var. grandiflorus

Abelmoschus angulosus var. grandiflorus is an undershrub belonging to the Malvaceae family (Mallow/Hibiscus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, axillary/cymose flower clusters, capsule/schizocarp/berry fruit. It is typically found in moist deciduous, evergreen forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December.

Illustration representing the Malvaceae family
Botanical family

Malvaceae

Mallow/Hibiscus family

Abelmoschus angulosus var. grandiflorus belongs to the Malvaceae family.

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