Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abutiloides
ID:
512367

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Garcke ex Hochr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 6: 22 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511699

Common Names

  • Abutiloides Abutilon
  • Abutilon Abutiloides
  • Abutilon

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Synonyms

  • Lavatera americana L. [unknown]
  • Sida abutiloides Jacq. [unknown]
  • Sida crassifolia L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Sida lignosa Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida tomentosa Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida tricuspidata Cav. [unknown]
  • Abutilon americanum J.Martyn [unknown]
  • Abutilon americanum (L.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Abutilon crassifolium G.Don [unknown]
  • Abutilon crassifolium tomentosum (Cav.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Abutilon decarpum Raf. [unknown]
  • Abutilon dentatum Rose [unknown]
  • Abutilon domingense Turcz. [unknown]
  • Abutilon jacquinii G.Don [unknown]
  • Abutilon lignosum (Cav.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Abutilon scabrum S.Watson [unknown]
  • Sida americana (L.) L. [unknown]

Description

Abutilon abutiloides (also called Indian Mallow, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open woodlands, scrublands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Abutilon abutiloides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Abutilon abutiloides are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and conical in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abutilon abutiloides is a shrub or small tree that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Abutilon abutiloides

Abutilon abutiloides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Abutilon abutiloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon abutiloides?

Abutilon abutiloides

What is the common name of Abutilon abutiloides?

Abutilon

What is the family of Abutilon abutiloides?

Malvaceae

Species in the Abutilon genus

Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi, Abutilon eremitopetalum, Abutilon erythraeum, Abutilon eufigarii, Abutilon exonemum, Abutilon exstipulare, Abutilon falcatum, Abutilon flanaganii, Abutilon fraseri, Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon fugax, Abutilon fuscicalyx, Abutilon galpinii, Abutilon gebauerianum,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2610431: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Christian August Friedrich Garcke (1819-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garcke' in the authors string.