Species
Abutilon theophrasti
Etymology
Abutilon: from the Arabic word for a mallow-like plant.
Common Name(s)
velvet leaf
Authority
Abutilon theophrasti Medik.
Family
Malvaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Flower Colours
Yellow
Year Naturalised
1978
Origin
Mediterranean and US
This page last updated on 28 Feb 2010