Abelmoschus caillei, the West African okra, is a plant species in the family Malvaceae. It occurs in humid areas of West and Central Africa,[2] where it is used as a vegetable.[3] It originated as an allopolyploid hybrid of Abelmoschus esculentus and A. manihot, and is often mistaken for either of those two plants.[1] It was officially described elevated to the status of a species in 1988.[4] The same hybrid was produced experimentally in Japan where it is known as Abelmoschus glutino-textile.
Abelmoschus caillei occurs as an erect and stout herb that is often woody at the base. Its flowers are axillary, with their petals yellow to pink.[1] The plant is typically 60-65 inches tall (though it may reach 85 inches).[5] The stems may be green, red, or green with some red pigmentation.[4] The seeds are typically ovoid to oblong in shape, about 3-5 inches long, and may have a rough surface.[4][5] The leaves are green and lobed, while petioles are typically purple.[5]
Abelmoschus caillei is consumed as a vegetable in a variety of ways, with young leaves being consumed as spinach and young fruits being consumed after being cooked or fried. Its edibility combined with its resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus allows the plant to be commonly cultivated in subsistence farming in high rainfall areas of West Africa.[6] Its leaves can also be used as cattle feed.[1]
Intensive contact with the fruit and plant may cause skin irritation.[7]
In Nigeria, the plant is used medicinally for sore throats and child bearing, as well as to make certain household items like rope and sponges.[8]
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of December 2022 (link) Abelmoschus caillei, the West African okra, is a plant species in the family Malvaceae. It occurs in humid areas of West and Central Africa, where it is used as a vegetable. It originated as an allopolyploid hybrid of Abelmoschus esculentus and A. manihot, and is often mistaken for either of those two plants. It was officially described elevated to the status of a species in 1988. The same hybrid was produced experimentally in Japan where it is known as Abelmoschus glutino-textile.
Abelmoschus caillei es una especie de planta de la familia Malvaceae. Originaria del centro y oeste de África, donde es utilizada como una verdura.[1] Es un híbrido de Abelmoschus esculentus y Abelmoschus manihot. El mismo híbrido se produjo experimentalmente en Japón, donde se le conoce como Abelmoschus glutino textile.
Abelmoschus caillei es una especie de planta de la familia Malvaceae. Originaria del centro y oeste de África, donde es utilizada como una verdura. Es un híbrido de Abelmoschus esculentus y Abelmoschus manihot. El mismo híbrido se produjo experimentalmente en Japón, donde se le conoce como Abelmoschus glutino textile.
Abelmoschus caillei, le gombo ouest-africain, est une espèce de plantes dicotylédones de la famille des Malvaceae, originaire d'Afrique occidentale. L'espèce est inconnue à l'état sauvage.
Ce sont des plantes herbacées, annuelles ou bisannuelles, à port dressé et pouvant atteindre 4 mètres de haut. La plante est cultivée pour son fruit consommé comme légume, à l'instar du gombo commun (Abelmoschus esculentus).
Selon The Plant List (27 mars 2019)[2] :
Abelmoschus caillei, le gombo ouest-africain, est une espèce de plantes dicotylédones de la famille des Malvaceae, originaire d'Afrique occidentale. L'espèce est inconnue à l'état sauvage.
Ce sont des plantes herbacées, annuelles ou bisannuelles, à port dressé et pouvant atteindre 4 mètres de haut. La plante est cultivée pour son fruit consommé comme légume, à l'instar du gombo commun (Abelmoschus esculentus).
Afrikinė ybiškė (lot. Abelmoschus caillei, angl. West African okra) – dedešvinių (Malvaceae) šeimos augalas. Natūraliai auga vakarų ir centrinėje Afrikoje. Auginama kaip daržovė.[1] Valgomosios (A. esculentus) ir puošniosios ybiškės (A. manihot) hibridas.
Afrikinė ybiškė (lot. Abelmoschus caillei, angl. West African okra) – dedešvinių (Malvaceae) šeimos augalas. Natūraliai auga vakarų ir centrinėje Afrikoje. Auginama kaip daržovė. Valgomosios (A. esculentus) ir puošniosios ybiškės (A. manihot) hibridas.
Sinonimai Hibiscus manihot var. caillei Abelmoschus × caillei Abelmoschus × glutino-textile Hibiscus esculentus auct. Abelmoschus manihot auct.Abelmoschus caillei (Quiabo africano) é uma planta da família da malva (Malvaceae), com ocorrências na África Central e Ocidental, onde é usado como hortaliça[1]. Ele foi originado como um híbrido alopoliplóide de Abelmoschus esculentus e Abelmoschus manihot. O mesmo híbrido foi produzido experimentalmente no Japão, onde é conhecido como Abelmoschus glutino-textile.
Abelmoschus caillei (Quiabo africano) é uma planta da família da malva (Malvaceae), com ocorrências na África Central e Ocidental, onde é usado como hortaliça. Ele foi originado como um híbrido alopoliplóide de Abelmoschus esculentus e Abelmoschus manihot. O mesmo híbrido foi produzido experimentalmente no Japão, onde é conhecido como Abelmoschus glutino-textile.
