Abutilon macropodum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guill. & Perr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Fl. Seneg. Tent. : 69 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512064
Common Names
- Macropodum Abutilon
- Macropodum Indian Mallow
- Macropodum Abutilon
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- Sida macropodon Steud. [unknown]
Description
Abutilon macropodum (also called Long-stalked 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 macropodum 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 macropodum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abutilon macropodum 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 macropodum
Abutilon macropodum is native to Brazil. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and wastelands.
Abutilon macropodum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abutilon macropodum?
Abutilon macropodum
What is the common name of Abutilon macropodum?
Large-pod Mallow
What is the natural habitat of Abutilon macropodum?
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-2610767: Based on the initial data import
George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.