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whiteleaf Indian mallow
Scientific Name: Abutilon hypoleucum
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Abutilon hypoleucum
Also known as Whiteleaf Indian Mallow or Rio Grande Abutilon, Abutilon hypoleucum is a plant appreciated for its light orangish-yellow blooms.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions several Abutilon species are shrubs, subshrubs, or small trees, and have small parts.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Abutilon hypoleucum A. Gray
- Common Names: Whiteleaf Indian Mallow, Rio Grande Abutilon, Indian Mallow, White-leaf Indian-mallow
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: USDA Symbol: ABHY
- Other Abutilon species:
- Abutilon berlandieri A. Gray ex S. Watson
- Abutilon hulseanum Torr. ex A. Gray
- Abutilon incanum (Link) Sweet
- Abutilon wrightii
General Information
- Abutilon is a large genus of flowering plants in the Mallow family (Malvaceae).
- Other common names for the genus Abutilon include Chinese Bell Flower, Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, and Velvetleaf.
Distribution and Habitat
- Whiteleaf Indian Mallow is native to South Texas Plains.
- Prefers medium amounts of water, dry soil, and some shade.
Morphological Characteristics
- Abutilon hypoleucum is described as a subshrub or shrub.
- In South Texas, it is a 4-foot tall shrub.
- Some species have maple-like leaves.
Cultivation
- Whiteleaf Indian Mallow isn't an evergreen.
- During the summer it assumes a red coloring.
Quirky Facts
- The genus name Abutilon is an 18th-century New Latin word derived from the Arabic term 'ab?-??l?n.
Further Information
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Dave's Garden
- Discover Life
- Native Plant Information Network
- Garden Guides