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coastal Indian mallow
Scientific Name: Abutilon permolle
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Coastal Indian Mallow (Abutilon permolle)
Abutilon permolle, commonly known as Coastal Indian Mallow or Indian Mallow, is a subshrub forb/herb belonging to the genus Abutilon.
Considerations for Pets
- Some sources describe the leaves as velvety, which could be attractive to pets, potentially leading to ingestion.
Considerations for Children
- Some sources describe the leaves as velvety, which could be attractive to children, potentially leading to ingestion.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Abutilon permolle (Willd.) Sweet
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Mentions of Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon albescens, Abutilon pictum as being within the same genus.
- Nomencl. ref.: Hort. Brit. Sweet 1: 53. 1826.
Common Names
- Coastal Indian Mallow
- Indian Mallow
- Velvetleaf
- Shrubby Indian Mallow
Distribution and Habitat
- Present in the Caribbean.
- Also mentioned in relation to coastal California.
- Native to Brazil, Argentina and is a weed in wetter coastal districts of Australia.
Ecological Role
- Primarily recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations.
- Fairly common element of general landscaping.
- Serves as a host plant for caterpillars of various species that feed on the mallow family.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a perennial subshrub forb/herb.
- Some sources mention soft, velvety, heart-shaped leaves.
- Can reach 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide with adequate water.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Caterpillar host plant, specifically mentioned as larval food source for species that feed on plants in the mallow family (Malvaceae).