Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflorum
ID:
512519

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Walp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 1: 324 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511851

Common Names

  • Dense-Flowered Abutilon
  • Dense-Flowered Indian Mallow
  • Dense-Flowered Chinese Bellflower

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Synonyms

  • Bastardia densiflora (Hook. & Arn.) Hassl. [unknown]
  • Bastardia densiflora paraguariensis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Bastardiopsis densiflora (Hook. & Arn.) Hassl. [unknown]
  • Bastardiopsis densiflora paraguariensis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Sida densiflora Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Abutilon densiflorum (also called Dense-flowered 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 densiflorum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Abutilon densiflorum is a yellow, bell-shaped bloom, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abutilon densiflorum 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 densiflorum

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

Abutilon densiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon densiflorum?

Abutilon densiflorum

What is the common name of Abutilon densiflorum?

Dense-flowered Abutilon

What is the family of Abutilon densiflorum?

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

Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.