Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Sweet
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 54 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511989
Common Names
- Indian Abutilon
- Indicum Abutilon
- Indian Indian Mallow
Synonyms
- Sida eteromischos Cav. [unknown]
- Sida coronata Scop. [unknown]
- Sida meridionalis Salisb. [unknown]
- Sida guilleminiana Steud. [unknown]
- Sida pubescens Cav. [unknown]
- Abutilon albidum Sweet [unknown]
- Abutilon album Hill [unknown]
- Abutilon arborescens Medik. [unknown]
- Abutilon asiaticum (L.) Sweet [unknown]
- Abutilon asiaticum subasperum Fosberg [unknown]
- Abutilon asiaticum supraviride Fosberg [unknown]
- Abutilon cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]
- Abutilon croizatianum Moscoso [unknown]
- Abutilon cunninghamii Benth. [unknown]
- Abutilon cysticarpum Hance [unknown]
- Abutilon elongatum Moench [unknown]
- Abutilon frutescens Medik. [unknown]
- Abutilon hirsutissimum Moench [unknown]
- Abutilon indicum albidum (Willd.) Baker f. [unknown]
- Abutilon indicum asiaticum (L.) Griseb. [unknown]
- Abutilon indicum welwitschii Baker f. [unknown]
- Abutilon leiospermum Griseb. [unknown]
- Abutilon populifolium (Lam.) Sweet [unknown]
- Abutilon pubescens (Cav.) Urb. [unknown]
- Abutilon subpapyraceum Hochr. [unknown]
- Abutilon vesicarium (Cav.) Sweet [unknown]
- Beloere cistiflora Shuttlew. [unknown]
- Sida indica L. [unknown]
- Sida asiatica L. [unknown]
- Sida populifolia Lam. [unknown]
- Sida vesicaria Cav. [unknown]
- Abutilon indicum indicum [unknown]
- Sida albida Willd. [unknown]
Description
Abutilon indicum (also called Indian Abutilon, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Asia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates and grows in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Abutilon indicum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abutilon indicum sub. albescens (Miq.) Borss.Waalk.
Abutilon indicum var. australiense Hochr. ex Britten
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abutilon indicum has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small plants with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abutilon indicum 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 indicum
Abutilon indicum is native to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and wastelands.
Abutilon indicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abutilon indicum?
Abutilon indicum
What is the common name of Abutilon indicum?
Indian Mallow
What is the natural habitat of Abutilon indicum?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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,