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monkeybush

Scientific Name: Abutilon indicum

Family: Malvaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Monkey Bush: Unveiling the Facts

The term "Monkey Bush" appears in various contexts, from social media handles to geographical locations and even product names. The botanical name most closely associated with the common name "Monkey Bush" is Abutilon indicum, though Mimulus aurantiacus is also mentioned in the provided text.

Considerations for Pets

  • Mention of "monkey bush meat" suggests that parts of some plants referred to as "monkey bush" are consumed by animals.

Considerations for Children

  • The text references "CHILDREN BOYS REVERSIBLE MONKEY BUSH BUCKET SUN HAT 44-48cm," indicating that plants referred to as "Monkey Bush" may have small parts in the form of seeds or flowers that might present a choking hazard to young children. This association with clothing aimed at children also suggests its common presence in gardens or parks.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Abutilon indicum and Mimulus aurantiacus
  • Common Name: Monkey Bush
  • Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet is mentioned alongside the name Monkeybush.
  • Mimulus aurantiacus's scientific classification is noted as:
    • Kingdom: Plantae
    • (unranked): Angiosperms
    • (unranked): Eudicots
    • (unranked): Asterids

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Monkey Bush Lodge is mentioned in Hibberdene, South Africa.
  • Waltheria indica (also known as Monkeybush) has been spotted at Kanaha Beach, Maui.
  • The Sticky Monkeybush grows in the Elfin Forest in Central California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The plant in question has bright yellow flowers and opposite leaf arrangement.

Ecological Role

  • Abutilon indicum - Monkeybush is associated with wetland related links.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Monkey Bush" is used for a cocktail.
  • There are various products, such as hats and toys, that are named "Monkey Bush."

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden is referenced as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.
  • Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Abutilon indicum - Monkeybush.
  • Plants of Hawaii has an image of Waltheria indica (monkeybush) at Kanaha Beach, Maui.