Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosum
ID:
512904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Guill. & Perr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Seneg. Tent. : 68 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512236



Common Names

  • Ramosum Abutilon
  • Ramosum Flower
  • Ramosum Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Sida sparmannioides (Guill. & Perr.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Sida ramosa Cav. [unknown]
  • Abutilon elaeocarpoides Webb [unknown]
  • Abutilon harmsianum Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Abutilon ramosum chevalieri Hochr. ex Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Abutilon ramosum pfundii Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Abutilon ramosum sparmannioides (Guill. & Perr.) Hochr. [unknown]
  • Abutilon sidoides Dalzell & Gibson [unknown]
  • Abutilon sparmannioides Guill. & Perr. [unknown]

Description

Abutilon ramosum (also called Ramosum 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 ramosum 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 ramosum 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 ramosum 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 ramosum

Abutilon ramosum can be found in tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Abutilon ramosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon ramosum?

Abutilon ramosum

What is the common name of Abutilon ramosum?

Branching abutilon

What is the natural habitat of Abutilon ramosum?

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-2610925: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
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.