Pseudabutilon virgatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgatum
ID:
1240820
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) Fryxell
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 191 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240158
Common Names
- Pseudabutilon virgatum
- Virgin False-mallow
- Virgin Abutilon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudabutilon virgatum (also called Virgate False-Buttercup, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has leathery, oblong leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudabutilon virgatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudabutilon virgatum has yellow flowers, small black seeds and thin seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pseudabutilon virgatum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Pseudabutilon virgatum
Pseudabutilon virgatum is native to Central and South America and can be found in Panama, Colombia, and Peru.
Pseudabutilon virgatum FAQ
What is the common name of Pseudabutilon virgatum?
Virgate False Abutilon
What is the natural habitat of Pseudabutilon virgatum?
Lowland and montane forests of China
What is the scientific classification of Pseudabutilon virgatum?
Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Malpighiaceae, Genus: Pseudabutilon, Species: P. virgatum
Species in the Pseudabutilon genus
Pseudabutilon orientale, Pseudabutilon scabrum, Pseudabutilon umbellatum, Pseudabutilon benense, Pseudabutilon ellipticum, Pseudabutilon harleyi, Pseudabutilon aristulosum, Pseudabutilon pedunculatum, Pseudabutilon callimorphum, Pseudabutilon nigropunctulatum, Pseudabutilon depauperatum, Pseudabutilon virgatum, Pseudabutilon cinereum, Pseudabutilon cowanii, Pseudabutilon cymosum, Pseudabutilon glomeratum, Pseudabutilon leucothrix, Pseudabutilon pintoi, Pseudabutilon thurberi,
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 tro-50106323: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.