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Abelmoschus moschatus
Musk mallow
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Latin Name: Abelmoschus moschatus
Synonyms: Hibiscus abelmoschus.
Common Name: Musk mallow
Family: Malvaceae(Click to Search)
Author: Medik.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Not known
Mature Height: 2
Mature Width: 1
Habit: Perennial
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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