Lady's fingers (Engl.)

Lady's fingers (Engl.)

Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.

Kidney

A coarse, erect, branched, more or less hairy, annual herb Height: 0.6 to 1.5 meters high Leaves: Leaves are long-petioled, orbicular or orbicular-ovate, about 25 centimeters long or less; with a heart-shaped base; the margins, 3- to 5-lobed. Petioles are equal to the blade in length or longer. Flowers: Flowers are axillary and solitary; corolla, large and yellow, and inside, deep purple at the base. Fruits: Fruit is elongated, 10 to 25 centimeters long, 1.5 to 3 centimeters in diameter, tapering to a blunt point and containing rows of rounded, kidney shaped seeds.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Joint problem. Preparation: Boil enough quantity of leaves and fruits in a liter of water.. Part used: Leaves; Fruits

Preparation

Boil enough quantity of leaves and fruits in a liter of water.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, SAN JUAN, Cultivated in home gardens and vegetable plots.

Research

Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND : Phase 2

Additional Images

Lady's fingers (Engl.)
Lady's fingers (Engl.)
Lady's fingers (Engl.)
Lady's fingers (Engl.)
Lady's fingers (Engl.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.
Local Name
Lady's fingers (Engl.)
Family
Malvaceae
Category
Kidney
Collected By
Not provided
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026