Abutilon grandifolium

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep , tamp the soil, keep moist

Other: expect germination in 10 days @ 70-85 degrees F, it will take longer if cooler

Abutilon grandifoliumAbutilon grandifolium

Hairy Indian Mallow

Abutilon grandifolium

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Native to: Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil South, Chile North, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay

Introduced to: Angola, Assam, Burkina, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Cape Verde, China Southeast, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hawaii, India, KwaZulu-Natal, Madeira, Mali, Marquesas, Morocco, Mozambique, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Réunion, Senegal, Society Is., Spain, Taiwan, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Tunisia, Windward Is.

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep , tamp the soil, keep moist

Other: expect germination in 10 days @ 70-85 degrees F, it will take longer if cooler

Discover the charm of the Hairy Indian Mallow, or Abutilon grandifolium, a large, hardy shrub known for its vibrant yellow flowers and unique fruit. Native to Tropical America and Central and South Africa, this unique plant stands up to 9 ft high. Its broad leaf blades, 1.2–7.1 in wide, provide a lush backdrop for the stunning yellow corolla flowers that measure 0.8–1.4 in across. These flowers are distinctive, with 0.4–0.6 in long petals that stand out against sparse shrubland or lush loamy areas. Moreover, the plant yields distinctive ovoid-globular schizocarps that are around 0.4–0.6 in in diameter and produce 10 small beaked mericarps, each containing 2-3 seeds. Remarkably, the A. grandifolium can be differentiated from the A. theophrasti by its long, simple stem hairs. Today, the Hairy Indian Mallow enjoys worldwide distribution, including places like the Canary Islands, Hawaii, and Australia. Ideal for diverse landscapes and as an ornamental plant, enrich your gardens with the tropical allure of Abutilon grandifolium.