Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tubulosum
ID:
513016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 2: 158 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512348



Common Names

  • Tubulous Abutilon
  • Tubulous Indian Mallow
  • Tubulous Velvetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Sida tubulosa A.Cunn. ex Hook. [unknown]

Description

Abutilon tubulosum (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 tubulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Abutilon tubulosum var. breviflorum Benth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abutilon tubulosum has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abutilon tubulosum 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 tubulosum

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

Abutilon tubulosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abutilon tubulosum?

Abutilon tubulosum

What is the common name of Abutilon tubulosum?

Indian mallow

What is the family of Abutilon tubulosum?

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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