Abelmoschus esculentus

Bhindi, Okra, Lady's Finger, Gumbo

Message of the Flower

Mentalised Power

The Mother’s Comment

Power becomes utilisable.

Colour

Bright lemon-yellow, dark red

Family

Malvaceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Clemson Spineless', 'Emerald', 'Annie Oakley', 'Purple Okra'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

About 2-3 inches across

Flower Texture

Soft, velvety

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Mild, not particularly notable

Leaf Texture

Hairy and rough

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plant, not a shrub or tree

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

Summer to early fall

Climate

Warm-temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions

Water Requirements

Moderate; does not tolerate waterlogging

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained and fertile soil

Temperature Ranges

Thrives in temperatures between 75F and 95F (24C to 35C)

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to aphids, corn earworms, and fusarium wilt

Pollinators

Attracted to bees and butterflies

Habitat

Cultivated fields and gardens

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides habitat and food for pollinators

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Seed oil can be extracted for cosmetic uses

Endangered Status

Not endangered; widely cultivated

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