Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auritum
ID:
512415

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex Link) Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. 1: 53 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511747

Common Names

  • Eared Abutilon
  • Eared Indian Mallow
  • Eared Chinese Bellflower

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Synonyms

  • Malva atropurpurea Noë ex Alef. [unknown]
  • Sida macrostipula Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Sida guichenotiana Steud. [unknown]
  • Sida stipularis D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Abutilon atropurpureum (Blume) G.Don [unknown]
  • Abutilon guichenotianum Decne. [unknown]
  • Abutilon stipulare C.Presl [unknown]
  • Althaea atropurpurea Alef. [unknown]
  • Sida aurita Wall. ex Link [unknown]
  • Sida atropurpurea Blume [unknown]

Description

Abutilon auritum (also called Earleaf Abutilon, among many other common names) is a shrub with large, lobed, velvety leaves and yellow, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Abutilon auritum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abutilon auritum has yellow flowers with five petals and a red center. The seeds are small, round, and brown. The seedlings have small, round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abutilon auritum 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 auritum

Abutilon auritum can be found in South America, in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Abutilon auritum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon auritum?

Abutilon auritum

What type of plant is Abutilon auritum?

Abutilon auritum is a shrub

Where is Abutilon auritum native to?

Abutilon auritum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2610477: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.