Abutilon hulseanum explained

Abutilon hulseanum, the mauve or red Indian mallow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.^{[1] [2]}

Description

Abutilon hulseanum is a short-lived perennial shrub growing to . Its showy orange-pink flowers bloom from late winter to early spring.^[3]

Distribution

It is native to New Mexico, Texas, Florida, most of Mexico, Honduras, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the Leeward Islands, and the Windward Islands.^[2] In some contexts it is an invasive weedy plant, and adapts readily to disturbed habitats, such as old orange groves.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Abutilon hulseanum . 2023-03-23 . www.fnps.org . Florida Native Plant Society.

2. 60467477-2

   . Abutilon hulseanum (Torr. & A.Gray) Torr. ex Baker f. . 27 March 2023 .
3. Web site: Abutilon hulseanum . Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center . www.wildflower.org .
4. Web site: Abutilon hulseanum - Species Details . Atlas of Florida Plants.
5. Web site: Abutilon hulseanum (Torr. & A. Gray) Torr. & A. Gray Mauve Mallow . The Institute for Regional Conservation . www.regionalconservation.org .