abelmoschus moschatus

Thân thiện

A gardener tends to a flowering abelmoschus moschatus in a botanical garden.

Definition

Noun: 1. A bushy tropical Asian plant cultivated for its ornamental flowers: Abelmoschus moschatus is a species of flowering plant known for its showy blooms that range in color from yellow to pink to scarlet and bear a resemblance to hibiscus flowers. It is also valued for its musky-scented seeds.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden featured several specimens of Abelmoschus moschatus with vibrant scarlet flowers.
  • Perfumers have historically used the aromatic seeds of Abelmoschus moschatus.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and horticultural contexts: The name is used precisely to identify this specific species within the mallow family (Malvaceae), distinguishing it from similar plants like or okra ().
  • The study compared the drought tolerance of Abelmoschus moschatus to that of common okra.

Variants and Related Words

• Ambrette: A common name for , often referring specifically to the musky seeds used in perfumery.
• Musk mallow: Another common name for this plant.
• Abelmoschus: The genus name to which this species belongs.

Synonyms

• Musk mallow
• Ambrette plant

Related Terms (Phrases/Contexts)

• Ornamental plant: is primarily grown as an ornamental plant in suitable climates.
• Aromatic seeds: The plant is known for its aromatic seeds, which yield an essential oil.

Học thuật

Noun

1. bushy herb of tropical Asia grown for its yellow or pink to scarlet blooms that resemble the hibiscus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• abelmosk
• musk mallow
• Abelmoschus moschatus
• Hibiscus moschatus