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shrubby Indian mallow
Scientific Name: Abutilon abutiloides
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Shrubby Indian Mallow (Abutilon abutiloides)
Abutilon abutiloides, commonly known as Shrubby Indian Mallow, is a subshrub within the Mallow family. It is known for its shrubby habit and, in some varieties, soft, velvety foliage.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Some descriptions mention brownish hairs on immature fruit.
- The plant is described as having leaves with toothed edges.
Scientific Classification
- Genus: Abutilon
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)
- Synonym: Abutilon incanum (in some instances)
Common Names
- Shrubby Indian Mallow
- Indian Mallow (general common name for the genus)
- Velvetleaf (general common name for the genus)
- Pelotazo (for Abutilon incanum, sometimes considered a synonym)
Distribution and Habitat
Abutilon abutiloides is found in various locations, including:
- Mountains and rocky slopes
- Sonora, Mexico
- Arizona (e.g., Warsaw Canyon, Santa Cruz Co.)
- Kahoolawe, Hawaii
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Life form: Shrub or subshrub
- Growth habit: Erect shrub, growing up to 2 meters high, or a shrubby herb with erect or spreading stems.
- Leaves: Green, unequally toothed, alternate, simple, and sometimes described as having five spreading lobes or being three-lobed and fuzzy.
- Flowers: Solitary, often yellow blossoms.
- Other: Some varieties exhibit velvety, shrubby, grayish-green coloration.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Abutilon incanum (when considered related) attracts butterflies.