Background Abelmoschus is a perennial flowering member of the Malvaceae family. This specimen is from Papua New Guinea, and it hasn't yet been solved. The name of the genus, "Abelmoschus," means "source of musk," which explains why several species of the genus, such Abelmoschus...

Background Abelmoschus is a Malvaceae family plant that blooms once a year. Here is a Papua New Guinea specimen that has not yet been solved. Genus epithet 'Abelmoschus' means 'source of musk', explaining how some species of the genus (eg. Abelmoschus moschatus) are cultivated...