Abutilon terminale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) A.St.-Hil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 203 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512322
Common Names
- Terminal Abutilon
- Terminal Indian Mallow
- Terminal Velvetleaf
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- Abutilon terminale islae-malae Arechav. [unknown]
- Sida terminalis Cav. [unknown]
Description
Abutilon terminale (also called Chinese Lantern, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to China, Japan, and India. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has white flowers with five petals. It typically grows in open woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Abutilon terminale is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abutilon terminale 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abutilon terminale 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 terminale
Abutilon terminale is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
Abutilon terminale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abutilon terminale?
Abutilon terminale
What is the common name of Abutilon terminale?
Terminal Abutilon
What is the natural habitat of Abutilon terminale?
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-2611004: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.