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Parish's Indian mallow

Scientific Name: Abutilon parishii

Family: Malvaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Abutilon parishii: Parish's Indian Mallow

Abutilon parishii, commonly known as Parish's Indian mallow or Pima Indian mallow, is a flowering plant belonging to the mallow family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is described as a subshrub or shrub, which might suggest woody stems or branches that could pose a chewing hazard for some pets.
  • The plant has soft, velvety, heart-shaped leaves, which might be attractive to some pets and children, potentially leading to ingestion.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Abutilon parishii S. Watson
  • Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms and Related Species:
    • Abutilon parvulum A. Gray (Dwarf Indian Mallow)
    • Abutilon pauciflorum A.St.-Hil.
    • Other species include Abutilon palmeri (Palmer's Indian Mallow), Abutilon thurberi (Thurber Indian Mallow), Abutilon wrightii (Wright's Indian Mallow), Abutilon indicum (Indian Abutilon), Abutilon fruticosum (Texas Indian Mallow), Abutilon auritum (Asian Indian Mallow), Abutilon berlandieri (Berlandier's Indian Mallow), Abutilon eremitopetalum (Hiddenpetal Indian Mallow), Abutilon albescens Miq., Abutilon grandifolium (Hairy Indian Mallow), and Abutilon hypoleucum Gray (Whiteleaf Indian Mallow).
  • Common Names: Parish's Indian mallow, Pima Indian mallow, Indian mallow, velvetleaf, Parish's abutilon. Other common names associated with related Abutilon species include velvetleaf, bell flower, Chinese lantern, mallow, Indian mallow, and flowering maple.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit

  • Abutilon parishii is described as a subshrub, shrub, or forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant.
  • The plant has soft, velvety, heart-shaped leaves.
  • It can reach a height of 6 feet and a width of 4 feet with adequate water.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Abutilon parishii is native to an unspecified location.
  • It has been found in Lone Saguaro Canyon, Salero Ranch, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona.
  • It thrives in full sun or partial shade.

Ecological Role

  • Abutilon parishii was once a candidate for threatened species status.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • UA Herbarium, ASU