Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subprostratum
ID:
743952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Malv.: 127 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743285



Common Names

  • Abutilon subprostratum
  • Trailing Abutilon
  • Prostrate Abutilon


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Description

Abutilon subprostratum (also called Subprostrate Abutilon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has large, ovate leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady soils and is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Abutilon subprostratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Abutilon subprostratum is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abutilon subprostratum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or by taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Abutilon subprostratum

Abutilon subprostratum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

Abutilon subprostratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon subprostratum?

Abutilon subprostratum

What is the common name of Abutilon subprostratum?

Subprostrate Abutilon

What is the natural habitat of Abutilon subprostratum?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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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