Abelmoschus rhodopetalus is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.
Abelmoschus rhodopetalus is a perennial herb that typically grows tall, occasionally reaching up to . The vegetative parts are densely .
It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, extending eastwards to northeastern Australia, and is typically found in subtropical habitats.
It is grown as an ornamental plant. In traditional Chinese medicine, the root is used as a tonic, the leaf is employed for toxin resolution and pus expulsion, and the fruit has been applied in softening the liver and nourishing the kidneys. In Vietnam, the plant is consumed as a health-benefiting food.