Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonneratianum
ID:
512960

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 54 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512292



Common Names

  • Sonnerat's Abutilon
  • Sonnerat Abutilon
  • Sonnerat's Indian Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Abutilon cistiflorum G.Don [unknown]
  • Abutilon umtaliense Baker f. [unknown]
  • Sida sonneratiana Cav. [unknown]

Description

Abutilon sonneratianum (also called Chinese Lantern, Indian Mallow, and Parlor Maple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Abutilon sonneratianum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abutilon sonneratianum 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 sonneratianum is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Abutilon sonneratianum

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

Abutilon sonneratianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon sonneratianum?

Abutilon sonneratianum

What is the common name of Abutilon sonneratianum?

Sonnerat's Abutilon

What is the natural habitat of Abutilon sonneratianum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2610977: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.