Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnodon
ID:
512897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 2: 1001 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512229



Common Names

  • Chinese Lantern
  • Velvet Leaf
  • Lantern Plant


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Synonyms

  • Abutilon betschuanicum Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Abutilon flavum Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Abutilon marlothii Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Abutilon matopense Gibbs [unknown]
  • Abutilon mendoncae Baker f. [unknown]
  • Abutilon messinicum Burtt Davy [unknown]
  • Abutilon salmoneum Ulbr. [unknown]

Description

Abutilon pycnodon (also called Pycnodon Abutilon, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Abutilon pycnodon 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 pycnodon 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Abutilon pycnodon can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Abutilon pycnodon

Abutilon pycnodon 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 pycnodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon pycnodon?

Abutilon pycnodon

What is the common name of Abutilon pycnodon?

Thick-stalked abutilon

What is the natural habitat of Abutilon pycnodon?

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,