Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidentatum
ID:
512447

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 68 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511779

Common Names

  • Bidentate Abutilon
  • Bidentate Indian Mallow
  • Bidentate Chinese Bellflower

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Synonyms

  • Abutilon bidentatum major (Blatt. & Hallb.) Bhandari [unknown]
  • Abutilon englerianum Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Abutilon indicum major Blatt. & Hallb. [unknown]
  • Abutilon membranifolium Baker f. [unknown]
  • Abutilon microcarpum Mattei [unknown]
  • Abutilon bidentatum bidentatum [unknown]

Description

Abutilon bidentatum (also called Two-toothed 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 bidentatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abutilon bidentatum 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 bidentatum is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Abutilon bidentatum

Abutilon bidentatum can be found in South America, in Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Abutilon bidentatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon bidentatum?

Abutilon bidentatum

What type of plant is Abutilon bidentatum?

Abutilon bidentatum is a shrub

Where is Abutilon bidentatum native to?

Abutilon bidentatum 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-2610506: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.