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Indian mallows (Abutilon)
The indian mallows (Abutilon) are a large and diverse group of flowering herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees. As their common name would suggest, indian mallowss are members of the mallow family. Many species within this genus produce small but colorful (most often yellow or orange) flowers – these are often cultivated for ornamental purposes.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Key Facts About Indian mallows
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Attributes of Indian mallows
Plant Height
2.5 m
Spread
2 m
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Indian mallows
Distribution of Indian mallows
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Distribution Map of Indian mallows
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Indian mallows
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Indian mallows, often called flowering maple, requires moderate care. The Basic Care Needs include access to bright, indirect light and well-drained soil with adequate moisture. Average room temperatures of 60–75°F (15–24°C) suit these plants best. Common Challenges include pests like aphids and whiteflies, and leaf yellowing due to water stress or nutrient deficiencies. Seasonal Considerations involve reducing water in winter while ensuring good light levels. Regular trimming helps to maintain shape, particularly in warmer months.
How to Water Indian mallows?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Indian mallows?
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8 most common species：
Velvetleaf
Abutilon theophrasti is named after the Greek botanist Theophrastus, who was a successor of Aristotle. The velvetleaf is now considered to be an invasive species in many places of the world and is especially dangerous for corn and soybean crops. When left unmanaged, the velvetleaf can create 100s of millions of dollars in damage for farmers.
Hairy indian mallow
Although native to South America, hairy indian mallow has become established in Hawaii where it is considered invasive and potentially destructive to riparian habitats. Its blooms are attractive to pollinators like butterflies and bees so it is often used in ornamental gardens. However, fibers from the bark can also be harvested for use as cordage.
Indian mallow
Indian mallow is a drought tolerant-perennial with orange blooms. It is a member of the mallow family and attracts birds and butterflies. Quail consume the seeds for food. It is also known as Sweet Indian Mallow.
Indian mallow
They are annual or evergreen sub-shrubs, erect and very branched, which reach 91 to 244 cm high. With stipules that are subulate, 1.02 to 2 mm long and curved outward; the petiole is 2 to 4 cm long, gray, and hairy. The flowers are solitary and axillary, 2 to 2.5 cm in diameter. The uniform yellow corolla has petals that are 8 to 8 mm long. The fruit is black and flat, 1.5 cm in diameter.
Palmer's indian mallow
Abutilon palmeri is a semi-evergreen shrub growing 91 to 244 cm high by 61 to 152 cm wide. The branch and stem coloration is green to reddish brown and pubescent. The alternate leaves are velvety and heart-shaped (nearly round to cordate). The leaves are serrate and densely woolly, giving a bluish, grey-green cast to the foliage.
Indian mallow 'Jermyns'
Indian mallow 'Jermyns' is a vigorous shrub that blooms with sizeable, soft mauve-pink flowers. The heart-shaped leaves provide a lush backdrop for the bell-shaped blossoms, which emerge in profusion during late spring to summer. Adaptable to partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soil, where it forms an elegant display up to 3 meters tall, attracting pollinators and enlivening gardens.
Indian mallow 'Lucky Lantern Yellow'
Indian mallow 'Lucky Lantern Yellow' is a dwarf cultivar noted for its yellow flowers. A cultivar of Abutilon, its name comes from its color and from its dangling flowers that resemble paper lanterns. This shrub grows well in containers and its abundant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Abutilon × hybridum
Abutilon × hybridum is a tall shrub usually grown outdoors for its elegant downturned flowers. This versatile ornamental plant is quite at home in beds and borders and is also suited to window boxes and containers. It is relatively easy to care for, although rather vulnerable to insects and disease.
All Species of Indian mallows
Velvetleaf
Velvetleaf
Abutilon theophrasti is named after the Greek botanist Theophrastus, who was a successor of Aristotle. The velvetleaf is now considered to be an invasive species in many places of the world and is especially dangerous for corn and soybean crops. When left unmanaged, the velvetleaf can create 100s of millions of dollars in damage for farmers.
Hairy indian mallow
Hairy indian mallow
Although native to South America, hairy indian mallow has become established in Hawaii where it is considered invasive and potentially destructive to riparian habitats. Its blooms are attractive to pollinators like butterflies and bees so it is often used in ornamental gardens. However, fibers from the bark can also be harvested for use as cordage.
Indian mallow
Indian mallow
Indian mallow is a drought tolerant-perennial with orange blooms. It is a member of the mallow family and attracts birds and butterflies. Quail consume the seeds for food. It is also known as Sweet Indian Mallow.
Indian mallow
Indian mallow
They are annual or evergreen sub-shrubs, erect and very branched, which reach 91 to 244 cm high. With stipules that are subulate, 1.02 to 2 mm long and curved outward; the petiole is 2 to 4 cm long, gray, and hairy. The flowers are solitary and axillary, 2 to 2.5 cm in diameter. The uniform yellow corolla has petals that are 8 to 8 mm long. The fruit is black and flat, 1.5 cm in diameter.
Palmer's indian mallow
Palmer's indian mallow
Abutilon palmeri is a semi-evergreen shrub growing 91 to 244 cm high by 61 to 152 cm wide. The branch and stem coloration is green to reddish brown and pubescent. The alternate leaves are velvety and heart-shaped (nearly round to cordate). The leaves are serrate and densely woolly, giving a bluish, grey-green cast to the foliage.
Indian mallow 'Jermyns'
Indian mallow 'Jermyns'
Indian mallow 'Jermyns' is a vigorous shrub that blooms with sizeable, soft mauve-pink flowers. The heart-shaped leaves provide a lush backdrop for the bell-shaped blossoms, which emerge in profusion during late spring to summer. Adaptable to partial shade, it thrives in well-drained soil, where it forms an elegant display up to 3 meters tall, attracting pollinators and enlivening gardens.
Indian mallow 'Lucky Lantern Yellow'
Indian mallow 'Lucky Lantern Yellow'
Indian mallow 'Lucky Lantern Yellow' is a dwarf cultivar noted for its yellow flowers. A cultivar of Abutilon, its name comes from its color and from its dangling flowers that resemble paper lanterns. This shrub grows well in containers and its abundant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Abutilon × hybridum
Abutilon × hybridum
Abutilon × hybridum is a tall shrub usually grown outdoors for its elegant downturned flowers. This versatile ornamental plant is quite at home in beds and borders and is also suited to window boxes and containers. It is relatively easy to care for, although rather vulnerable to insects and disease.
Florida keys indian mallow
Florida keys indian mallow
Florida keys indian mallow is a bushy perennial with fuzzy leaves and stems, aptly showcasing a hirtum ('hairy') characteristic. Its large, bell-shaped yellow flowers bloom under the warm sun, attracting various pollinators. Thriving in arid to semi-arid climes, florida keys indian mallow leverages its hirsute foliage to reduce water loss, ensuring resilience amid dry conditions.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Indian mallows
Abutilon
The indian mallows (Abutilon) are a large and diverse group of flowering herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees. As their common name would suggest, indian mallowss are members of the mallow family. Many species within this genus produce small but colorful (most often yellow or orange) flowers – these are often cultivated for ornamental purposes.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
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Key Facts About Indian mallows
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Attributes of Indian mallows
Plant Height
2.5 m
Spread
2 m
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Indian mallows
Distribution of Indian mallows
Feedback
Distribution Map of Indian mallows
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Indian mallows
Feedback
Indian mallows, often called flowering maple, requires moderate care. The Basic Care Needs include access to bright, indirect light and well-drained soil with adequate moisture. Average room temperatures of 60–75°F (15–24°C) suit these plants best. Common Challenges include pests like aphids and whiteflies, and leaf yellowing due to water stress or nutrient deficiencies. Seasonal Considerations involve reducing water in winter while ensuring good light levels. Regular trimming helps to maintain shape, particularly in warmer months.
How to Water Indian mallows?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Indian mallows?
How to Propagate Indian mallows?
Exploring the Indian mallows Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Velvetleaf
Abutilon theophrasti is named after the Greek botanist Theophrastus, who was a successor of Aristotle. The velvetleaf is now considered to be an invasive species in many places of the world and is especially dangerous for corn and soybean crops. When left unmanaged, the velvetleaf can create 100s of millions of dollars in damage for farmers.
Hairy indian mallow
Although native to South America, hairy indian mallow has become established in Hawaii where it is considered invasive and potentially destructive to riparian habitats. Its blooms are attractive to pollinators like butterflies and bees so it is often used in ornamental gardens. However, fibers from the bark can also be harvested for use as cordage.
Indian mallow
Indian mallow is a drought tolerant-perennial with orange blooms. It is a member of the mallow family and attracts birds and butterflies. Quail consume the seeds for food. It is also known as Sweet Indian Mallow.
Indian mallow
They are annual or evergreen sub-shrubs, erect and very branched, which reach 91 to 244 cm high. With stipules that are subulate, 1.02 to 2 mm long and curved outward; the petiole is 2 to 4 cm long, gray, and hairy. The flowers are solitary and axillary, 2 to 2.5 cm in diameter. The uniform yellow corolla has petals that are 8 to 8 mm long. The fruit is black and flat, 1.5 cm in diameter.
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All Species of Indian mallows
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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