Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
512953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 8: 318 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512285



Common Names

  • Simulating Abutilon
  • Simulating Indian Mallow
  • Simulating Velvetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Abutilon durangense Rose & York [unknown]
  • Abutilon holwayi Rose [unknown]

Description

Abutilon simulans (also called Simulans Abutilon, among many other common names) is a flowering shrub native to South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers with red centers. It prefers warm, humid climates and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Abutilon simulans is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used in gardens, borders, and containers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abutilon simulans has yellow, bell-shaped flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abutilon simulans is a shrub that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a pot with moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Abutilon simulans

Abutilon simulans is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.

Abutilon simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon simulans?

Abutilon simulans

What is the common name of Abutilon simulans?

Simulating Abutilon

What is the natural habitat of Abutilon simulans?

It is native to tropical regions of South America.

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,

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