Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptopetalum
ID:
512504

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 201 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511836

Common Names

  • Cryptopetalum Abutilon
  • Cryptopetalum Indian Mallow
  • Cryptopetalum Chinese Bellflower

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Synonyms

  • Sida cryptopetala F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Abutilon cryptopetalum (also called Cryptic 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 cryptopetalum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abutilon cryptopetalum 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 cryptopetalum 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 cryptopetalum

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

Abutilon cryptopetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon cryptopetalum?

Abutilon cryptopetalum

What is the common name of Abutilon cryptopetalum?

Cryptic Abutilon

What is the family of Abutilon cryptopetalum?

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-2610559: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.