Abutilon pitcairnense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fosberg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 47: 10 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512199
Common Names
- Abutilon Pitcairnense
- Pitcairnense Abutilon
- Abutilon Pitcairn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abutilon pitcairnense (also called Pitcairn abutilon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to Pitcairn Islands. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Abutilon pitcairnense 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 pitcairnense 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 pitcairnense 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 pitcairnense
Abutilon pitcairnense is native to the Pitcairn Islands and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Abutilon pitcairnense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abutilon pitcairnense?
Abutilon pitcairnense
What is the common name of Abutilon pitcairnense?
Pitcairn abutilon
What is the natural habitat of Abutilon pitcairnense?
It is native to Pitcairn Island
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-2610892: Based on the initial data import
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.