Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
permolle
ID:
512855

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 53 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512187



Common Names

  • Abutilon permolle
  • Permolle Abutilon
  • Permolle Flowering Maple


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Synonyms

  • Sida confertiflora D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Sida permollis Willd. [unknown]
  • Abutilon confertiflorum A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Abutilon peraffine Shuttlew. ex Chapm. [unknown]
  • Abutilon peraffine Shuttlew. ex A.Gray [deprecated]

Description

Abutilon permolle (also called Chinese abutilon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to China, India, and Nepal. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Abutilon permolle is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abutilon permolle 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 permolle is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 48 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Abutilon permolle

Abutilon permolle is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Abutilon permolle FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon permolle?

Abutilon permolle

What is the common name of Abutilon permolle?

Woolly abutilon

What is the natural habitat of Abutilon permolle?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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-2610881: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.