Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypoleucum
ID:
512647

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 20 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511979



Common Names

  • Abutilon Hypoleucum
  • Hypoleucum Abutilon
  • Abutilon of Hypol


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Synonyms

  • Abutilon selerianum Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Abutilon subsagittatum Hochr. [unknown]

Description

Abutilon hypoleucum (also called White Abutilon, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates and grows in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Abutilon hypoleucum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abutilon hypoleucum has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small plants with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abutilon hypoleucum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, sandy medium.

Where to Find Abutilon hypoleucum

Abutilon hypoleucum is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. It can be found in moist forests and along streams, often in areas with full sun.

Abutilon hypoleucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon hypoleucum?

Abutilon hypoleucum

What is the common name of Abutilon hypoleucum?

White-flowered Abutilon

What is the natural habitat of Abutilon hypoleucum?

Abutilon hypoleucum is native to South America

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-2610689: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.