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Wright's Indian mallow
Scientific Name: Abutilon wrightii
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Abutilon wrightii - Wright's Indian Mallow
Abutilon wrightii, commonly known as Wright's Indian Mallow, is a subshrub forb/herb belonging to the Mallow family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Abutilon wrightii A. Gray
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Wright's abutilon
- Common Names: Wright's Indian Mallow, Indian Mallow, Velvetleaf
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Abutilon wrightii is a perennial plant.
- It is classified as a subshrub forb/herb.
- The plant typically reaches a mature height of approximately 10 inches (25 cm).
- It features showy, vivid greenish-yellow flowers.
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed near Walnut Creek, Austin, Texas in October.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Abutilon wrightii is a nectar source for the Laviana White-Skipper, Turk's-cap White-Skipper, Sum-Fall White Scrub-Hairstreak, and Texas Powdered.
Further Information
- NatureServe Profile: natureserve.org
- Flickr Photos: flickr.com
- Discover Life: discoverlife.org
- USDA PLANTS Profile: PLANTS Profile for Abutilon wrightii (Wright's Indian mallow)
- Dave's Garden: Dave's Garden