Mallow family: kapok, cacao & okra
Indian Mallow
Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet
Names
| English | Indian Mallow |
|---|---|
| Dutch | Indische abutilon |
| Spanish | Malva índica |
| Chinese | 磨盘草 |
| Scientific name | Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet |
About this species
Abutilon indicum (Indian abutilon, Indian mallow) is a small shrub in the family Malvaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions. This plant is a valuable medicinal and ornamental plant, its roots and leaves being used for curing fevers. It has been widely introduced outside of its native range, and is considered invasive on certain tropical islands.
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El abutilon indio o malva india (Abutilon indicum) es un pequeño arbusto perteneciente a la familia Malvaceae, es originario de las regiones tropicales y subtropicales de Asia y es cultivado como planta ornamental. Esta planta es utilizada a menudo como de planta medicinal y es considerada como invasora en algunas islas tropicales.
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磨盘草（学名：Abutilon indicum），为锦葵科苘麻属下的一个植物种。
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Abutilon |
