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;[2] its leaves are palmate.

This plant can be found mainly in north and East Africa, Madagascar, Indomalaya, and Northern Australia.

[6] Abelmoschus ficulneus germinates in the spring and summer months, after the effects of rainfall and irrigation have set in.

[7] The species is native to north and East Africa, Madagascar, Indomalaya and Northern Australia, where it has become a common crop weed, particularly in cotton.

[5] In addition, studies also show that the oral administration of A.ficulneus can potentially increase antibody responses and contribute in furthering future research specific to treating diseases that affect the immune system.