Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythraeum
ID:
512553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattei

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Boll. Reale Orto Bot. Palermo , n.s., 1: 88 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511885

Common Names

  • Erythraeum Abutilon
  • Abutilon Erythraeum
  • Abutilon

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Synonyms

  • Abutilon malacobatos Webb ex Mattei [unknown]

Description

Abutilon erythraeum (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 erythraeum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abutilon erythraeum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Abutilon erythraeum

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

Abutilon erythraeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon erythraeum?

Abutilon erythraeum

What is the common name of Abutilon erythraeum?

Red Abutilon

What is the family of Abutilon erythraeum?

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,

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