About Abutilon neilgherrense
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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Abutilon neilgherrense
- Genus
- Abutilon
- Family
- MALVACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests and scrub forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- அபுதிலோன்
- Telugu
- అబూటిలాన్
- Malayalam
- അബ്യൂടിലോൺ
Botanical family
Malvaceae
Mallow/Hibiscus family
Abutilon neilgherrense belongs to the Malvaceae family.
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