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Abelmoschus ficulneus is a species of flowering plant in the genus Abelmoschus of the family Malvaceae. It is commonly known as the "white wild musk mallow" or native rosella, it is a fibrous perennial with a woody stem. Its flowers bloom about an inch in diameter with colors of pink or white, with a rose center; its leaves are palmate. It has traditionally been cultivated for its medicinal properties, and has shown some potential in studies for its immunologic effects.