Malvaceae · Abutilon

Abutilon neilgherrense

UndershrubMedicinal
Habit
Undershrub
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat & more
Flowering
August-March

Plant Details

Scientific name
Abutilon neilgherrense
Genus
Abutilon
Family
Malvaceae
Habitat
Deciduous forests and scrub forests
Habitat type
Forest, Scrub
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Karnataka, Rajasthan
Flowering & fruiting
August-March
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Lobed margin leaf character
Margin
Lobed
Palmate venation leaf character
Venation
Palmate

Typical of the Malvaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Solitary
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Malvaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Tamil
அபுதிலோன்
Telugu
అబూటిలాన్
Malayalam
അബ്യൂടിലോൺ

About Abutilon neilgherrense

Abutilon neilgherrense is an undershrub belonging to the Malvaceae family (Mallow/Hibiscus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, axillary/cymose flower clusters, capsule/schizocarp/berry fruit. It is typically found in deciduous forests and scrub forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Malvaceae family
Botanical family

Malvaceae

Mallow/Hibiscus family

Abutilon neilgherrense belongs to the Malvaceae family.

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