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Indian Mallow
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Mallow family: kapok, cacao & okra

Indian Mallow

Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet

Names

EnglishIndian Mallow
DutchIndische abutilon
SpanishMalva índica
Chinese磨盘草
Scientific nameAbutilon 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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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalvales
FamilyMalvaceae
GenusAbutilon

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