Abutilon oxycarpum explained

Abutilon oxycarpum, known as flannel weed,[1] straggly lantern-bush,[2] and small-leaved abutilon,[3] is a malvaceous plant native to eastern Australia. It is found on hillsides or floodplains on red sand and limestone.[1]

Flannel weed was first described by Ferdinand von Mueller as Sida oxycarpa in 1860.[4]

Description

It is a perennial herb growing up to 1.8m (05.9feet) tall, but usually not exceeding 0.9m (03feet). It is sometimes taller, up to 2.5m (08.2feet).[5] The leaves of Abutilon oxycarpum are heart-shaped with fairly obvious veins. The leaf margins are toothed and slightly hairy and the stems are hairy.[3] It flowers from May to September or October.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abutilon oxycarpum . florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au . FloraBase . 2018-10-28 . en.
  2. Web site: Abutilon oxycarpum (F.Muell.) F.Muell. ex Benth. . plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au . National Herbarium of NSW . 2018-10-28.
  3. Web site: Abutilon oxycarpum (MALVACEAE) Small-leaved Abutilon. www.saveourwaterwaysnow.com.au. 2018-10-28.
  4. Web site: Abutilon oxycarpum. ipni.org . International Plant Names Index. 2018-10-28.
  5. Book: Harden), Gwen J. (Gwen. Rainforest trees and shrubs : a field guide to their identification in Victoria, New South Wales and subtropical Queensland using vegetative features. 2006. Gwen Harden Pub. McDonald, W. J. F., Williams, J. B.. 0977555305. Nambucca Heads, N.S.W.. 143905951.

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