Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
theophrasti
ID:
512993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Medik.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Malvenfam. : 28 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512325



Common Names

  • Theophrastus' Abutilon
  • Theophrastus Abutilon
  • Theophrastus' Indian Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Sida abutilon L. [unknown]
  • Sida tiliifolia Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Sida tenax Salisb. [unknown]
  • Abutilon avicennae Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Abutilon avicennae chinense Skvortsov [unknown]
  • Abutilon avicennae nigrum Skvortsov [unknown]
  • Abutilon behrianum F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Abutilon commune Oken [unknown]
  • Abutilon pubescens Moench [unknown]
  • Abutilon theophrasti chinense (Skvortsov) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Abutilon theophrasti nigrum (Skvortsov) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Abutilon tiliifolium Sweet [unknown]
  • Sida tiliifolia Fisch. [unknown]
  • Malva abutilon (L.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]

Description

Abutilon theophrasti (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 yellow flowers with five petals. It typically grows in open woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abutilon theophrasti 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 theophrasti 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 theophrasti

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

Abutilon theophrasti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon theophrasti?

Abutilon theophrasti

What is the common name of Abutilon theophrasti?

Velvetleaf

What is the family of Abutilon theophrasti?

Malvaceae

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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