Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
listeri
ID:
512714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 31: 269 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512046



Common Names

  • Listeri Abutilon
  • Listeri Indian Mallow
  • Listeri Abutilon


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Description

Abutilon listeri (also called Lister's Abutilon, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. 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 listeri 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 listeri has yellow flowers with a dark red center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abutilon listeri is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Abutilon listeri

Abutilon listeri is native to Brazil. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and wastelands.

Abutilon listeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon listeri?

Abutilon listeri

What is the common name of Abutilon listeri?

Lister's Mallow

What is the natural habitat of Abutilon listeri?

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,

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