Abutilon picardae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 417 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512192
Common Names
- Abutilon picardae
- Picard's Abutilon
- Picard's Flowering Maple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abutilon picardae (also called Picard's abutilon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to Mexico and the United States. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Abutilon picardae 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 picardae has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abutilon picardae is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 52 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 picardae
Abutilon picardae 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 picardae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abutilon picardae?
Abutilon picardae
What is the common name of Abutilon picardae?
Picard's abutilon
What is the natural habitat of Abutilon picardae?
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-2610886: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.