Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guill. & Perr.) Mast. in Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 183 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511722
Common Names
- Angled Abutilon
- Angled Indian Mallow
- Angled Chinese Bellflower
Synonyms
- Abutilon eetveldeanum De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
- Abutilon intermedium Hochst. ex Schweinf. [unknown]
- Abutilon intermedium figarianum Webb ex Baker f. [unknown]
- Bastardia angulata Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
Description
Abutilon angulatum (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 angulatum is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used for making furniture, construction, and paper production.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abutilon angulatum var. macrophyllum (Baker f.) Hochr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Abutilon angulatum are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and conical in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abutilon angulatum 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 angulatum
Abutilon angulatum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Abutilon angulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abutilon angulatum?
Abutilon angulatum
What type of plant is Abutilon angulatum?
Abutilon angulatum is a shrub
Where is Abutilon angulatum native to?
Abutilon angulatum is native to South America
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,