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Berlandier's Indian mallow
Scientific Name: Abutilon berlandieri
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Berlandier's Indian Mallow (Abutilon berlandieri)
Abutilon berlandieri, commonly known as Berlandier's Indian Mallow, is a perennial shrub belonging to the mallow family (Malvaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Abutilon berlandieri A. Gray ex S. Watson
- Family: Malvaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Common Names: Berlandier's Indian Mallow, Indian Mallow, Velvetleaf
The genus name Abutilon is derived from an 18th-century New Latin word that originated from the Arabic term 'ab?-??l?n' (??? ?????).
Distribution and Habitat
The plant's distribution can be accessed through the GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) network, though the provided maps may not represent the entire distribution.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Shrub
- Duration: Perennial
Related Species
- Abutilon auritum (Asian Indian Mallow)
- Abutilon malacum (Yellow Indian Mallow)
- Abutilon eremitopetalum (Hiddenpetal Indian Mallow)
- Abutilon grandifolium (Hairy Indian Mallow)
Further Information
More information about Abutilon berlandieri can be found at:
- World Plants
- Garden Guides
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Dave's Garden
- Discover Life
- Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System
- USDA Plants Database