Okra - Wikipedia
Truly wild (as opposed to naturalised) populations are not known with certainty, and the West African variety has been described as a cultigen. [ 14 ] Okra originated in East Africa in Ethiopia , Eritrea , and eastern Sudan .
Okra, or "Gumbo," from Africa | Archives | Aggie Horticulture
Modern travelers have found okra growing truly wild, however, along the White Nile and elsewhere in the upper Nile country as well as in Ethiopia. One of the earliest accounts of okra is by a Spanish Moor who visited Egypt in 1216.
The history of Okra | Where does okra come from?
Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) is a fast growing, heat-loving tropical annual found in the wild along the White Nile, which drains in the southwestern highlands of Ethiopia. It's usually unbranched with the trunk reaching 6 to 10 feet tall by the end of the season.
Wild relatives of Okra (Abelmoschus spp.) - An overview
2015年1月1日 · Wild relatives of okra gives a wide diversity in okra germplasm. The number of species recognized varies from 6 to 15. The genus has generally high chromosome numbers, and includes several...
Abelmoschus Odishae : New Plant Species Of ‘Wild Okra’
2023年12月5日 · Abelmoschus Odishae is a new plant species of ‘wild okra’. It was discovered in a moist deciduous forest in Banspal block in Keonjhar district, Odisha. It can be used for hybridisation to create a better variety with high disease resistance.
Unveiling ‘Abelmoschus Odishae’: The New Wild Okra Species
2023年12月7日 · The discovery of ‘Abelmoschus Odishae’ marks a significant milestone, potentially reshaping the future of okra cultivation and its genetic diversity. This newfound wild okra species presents an exciting avenue for further exploration and utilization in …
New species: Abelmoschus Odishae - Civilsdaily
2023年12月5日 · A scientist from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) recently discovered a new plant species of ‘wild okra’ named ‘Abelmoschus Odishae’. Its discovery occurred in a humid deciduous forest within the Banspal block of Keonjhar district, in Odisha.
WILD TAXA OF OKRA ( ABELMOSCHUS SPECIES): RESERVOIR OF GENES …
Eight Abelmoschus species occur in India. Out of these, A. esculentus is the only known cultivated species. A. moschatus occur as wild species and is also cultivated for its aromatic seeds, while the rest six are truly wild types. The wild species occupy diverse habitats.
New record of three taxonomic varieties of wild okra - Springer
2022年11月3日 · Abelmoschus Medik., popularly known as okra, belonging to subfamily Malvoideae of family Malvaceae, is a widely known genus of considerable economic importance with regard to its extensively cultivated vegetable species and …
What is Abelmoschus Odishae? - Vajiram & Ravi
2023年12月4日 · It is a new plant species of ‘wild okra’. It was discovered in a moist deciduous forest in Bansapal block in Keonjhar district, Odisha. It can be used for hybridisation to create a better variety with high disease resistance. It can also play a …