Abutilon indicum
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Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Dilleniidae Superordo: Malvanae Ordo: Malvales |
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Abutilon indicum, commonly known as Indian Mallow, belongs to the group of annual and biennial plants.
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[edit] Naming
Abutilon indicum was already described and the name validly published by Carl Linnaeus. It was not until 1826, however, that Robert Sweet reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Indian Mallow is a species in the genus Abutilon (flowering maple) which contains 160 species and belongs to the family of the Malvaceae (Mallow Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Abutilon indicum is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The fruits are schizocarps.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Abutilon indicum is native to tropical Africa, tropical Asia, is naturalized in Florida, west India and tropical South America.
[edit] Cultivation
The Indian Mallow can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C.
[edit] Uses
Abutilon indicum is used medicinally.
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Abutilon indicum
[edit] History
[edit] Abutilon indicum in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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