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yellowflower Indian mallow
Scientific Name: Abutilon reventum
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Yellowflower Indian Mallow (Abutilon reventum)
Considerations for Pets
- Several species of Abutilon, including Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti), have velvety leaves.
Considerations for Children
- Several species of Abutilon, including Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti), have velvety leaves.
Quirky Facts
- Abutilon palmeri (Palmer's Indian Mallow) was reportedly used as an important ceremonial plant by Native Americans.
- Some varieties of Abutilon have leaves that are speckled with yellow.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Abutilon reventum S. Watson
- Common Names: Yellowflower Indian Mallow, Yellow-flower Indian-mallow, Indian Mallow
- Synonyms/Related Species:
- Abutilon hypoleucum A. Gray - whiteleaf Indian mallow
- Abutilon incanum (Link) Sweet - hoary abutilon, pelotazo
- Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet - Indian abutilon, Indian lantern-flower, monkeybush
- Abutilon palmeri - Palmer's Indian Mallow
- Abutilon theophrasti - Velvetleaf
- Abutilon mollicomum - Sonoran Indian Mallow
- Abutilon striatum - Red Vein Indian Mallow
- Abutilon pitcairnense
- Abutilon pedunculare - Large Flowered Indian Mallow
- Abutilon fruticosum, Abutilon denticulatum - Texas Indian Mallow
- Sida acuta - Listed in text as INDIAN MALLOW
Distribution and Habitat
- Abutilon reventum is found in hot desert environments.
- Other Abutilon species are native to tropical Asia, southeastern Europe, the Southwestern United States, northern Mexico, Hawaii, South America (Brazil, Argentina), and southern United States.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Abutilon reventum is described as a soft, fuzzy-leaved perennial.
- Flowers are solitary, located in the angles between leaves and stems.
- Flowers are typically from 3/8 to 1 inch wide, with orange-yellow petals and 5 to 6 simple pistils when young.
- Other Abutilon species range from herbs to erect, woody plants with velvety or shrubby growth habits, sometimes grayish-green in color.
- Flowers of other species can be bright yellow, orange-yellow, yellow to red, or yellow with maroon, and bell-shaped.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Abutilon striatum (Red Vein Indian Mallow) is highly attractive to hummingbirds.
Additional Information
- Abutilon reventum blooms almost continuously throughout the year.
- Reportedly has medicinal uses.