Global Invasive Species Database

You searched for invasive species named Hibiscus:

1. Abelmoschus moschatus (herb, shrub)
Abelmoschus moschatus is a weedy, herbaceous plant that is native to India, parts of China and tropical Asia, and some Pacific islands. It is cultivated in India for the musk-like oil contained in its seeds, which is valued for perfume manufacture. It is considered a weed in open and disturbed areas. It has been found to be a suitable host plant for the insect Dysdercus cingulatus, which is a serious pest of cotton crops.
Common Names: `aute toga, abelmosch musqué, algalia, almizcle vegetal, almizcle vegetal, ambretta semi, ambrette, aukiki, bisameibisch, fau ingo, fau tagaloa, fautia, fou ingo, gombo musqué, gombo musqué, gongul, kamang, kamwayang, karereon, metei, musk, musk mallow, o'e'e, okeoke, okra, vakeke, wakeke, wakewake, wakiwaki
Synonyms: Hibiscus abelmoschus L.

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