Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
vitifolium
ID:
623803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Kearney

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 5: 190 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623135



Common Names

  • Corynabutilon vitifolium
  • Vineleaf Cottontree
  • Vineleaf Cottonwood


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Synonyms

  • Sidalcea triloba Turcz. [unknown]
  • Abutilon vitifolium (Cav.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Sida vitifolia Cav. [unknown]

Description

Corynabutilon vitifolium (also called Vine-leaved Corynabutilon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and is native to India. It grows in moist woods and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Corynabutilon vitifolium is a shrub that is native to China and Japan. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corynabutilon vitifolium has yellow flowers with five petals, each petal having a long, thin, pointed tip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corynabutilon vitifolium is a deciduous shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Corynabutilon vitifolium

Corynabutilon vitifolium is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.

Corynabutilon vitifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corynabutilon vitifolium?

Corynabutilon vitifolium

What is the common name of Corynabutilon vitifolium?

Vine-Leaved Corynabutilon

What is the natural habitat of Corynabutilon vitifolium?

It is native to China and grows in moist, shady areas in the mountains.

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-2739503: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Thomas Henry Kearney (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kearney' in the authors string.