Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) Kearney
Source:
cmp
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 5: 190 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623135
Common Names
- Corynabutilon vitifolium
- Vineleaf Cottontree
- Vineleaf Cottonwood
Synonyms
- Sidalcea triloba Turcz. [unknown]
- Abutilon vitifolium (Cav.) G.Don [unknown]
- Sida vitifolia Cav. [unknown]
Description
Corynabutilon vitifolium (also called Vine-leaved 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 vitifolium 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 vitifolium 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 vitifolium 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 vitifolium
Corynabutilon vitifolium is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.
Corynabutilon vitifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corynabutilon vitifolium?
Corynabutilon vitifolium
What is the common name of Corynabutilon vitifolium?
Vine-Leaved Corynabutilon
What is the natural habitat of Corynabutilon vitifolium?
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,