Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longicuspe
ID:
512716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 69 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512048

Common Names

  • Longicuspe Abutilon
  • Longicuspe Indian Mallow
  • Longicuspe Abutilon

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Synonyms

  • Sida longicuspis Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Abutilon crassinervium Hochst. ex Mattei [unknown]
  • Abutilon endlichii Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Abutilon longicuspe epilosum Exell [unknown]
  • Abutilon usambarense Gürke [unknown]

Description

Abutilon longicuspe (also called Long-spurred Abutilon, among many other common names) is an annual shrub native to South America. It has small, hairy leaves and bell-shaped, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Abutilon longicuspe 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 longicuspe var. cecilii (N.E.Br.) Verdc.
Abutilon longicuspe var. pilosicalyx Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abutilon longicuspe 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 longicuspe 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 longicuspe

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

Abutilon longicuspe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon longicuspe?

Abutilon longicuspe

What is the common name of Abutilon longicuspe?

Long-spike Mallow

What is the natural habitat of Abutilon longicuspe?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2610752: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.