Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) A.E.Martic.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 194 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623128
Common Names
- Hirsute Corynabutilon
- Hirsute Corynabutilon
- Hirsute Corynabutilon
Synonyms
- Abutilon hirsutum Reiche [unknown]
- Anoda hirsuta Phil. [unknown]
Description
Corynabutilon hirsutum (also called Hairy Corynabutilon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and is native to India. It grows in moist woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Corynabutilon hirsutum is a shrub that is native to China and Japan. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corynabutilon hirsutum has yellow flowers with five petals, each petal having a long, thin, pointed tip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corynabutilon hirsutum is a deciduous shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or by seed in autumn.
Where to Find Corynabutilon hirsutum
Corynabutilon hirsutum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.
Corynabutilon hirsutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corynabutilon hirsutum?
Corynabutilon hirsutum
What is the common name of Corynabutilon hirsutum?
Hirsute Corynabutilon
What is the natural habitat of Corynabutilon hirsutum?
It is native to China and grows in moist, shady areas in the mountains.
Species in the Corynabutilon genus
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,