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{{Short description|Species of flowering plant}}
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*''Abutilon striatum''
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'''''Abutilon pictum''''' — [[synonymy|syn.]] '''''Abutilon striatum''''',(disputed)<ref>{{GRIN | ''Abutilon pictum'' | 105545 | accessdate = 16 January 2018}}</ref> and commonly known as '''redvein abutilon''', '''red vein Indian mallow''', '''redvein flowering maple''', '''Chinese-lantern'''<ref name=BSBI07>{{cite web|title=BSBI List 2007 |publisher=Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland |url=http://www.bsbi.org.uk/BSBIList2007.xls |format=xls |accessdate=2014-10-17 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023044910/http://www.bsbi.org.uk/BSBIList2007.xls |archivedate=2014-10-23 }}</ref> or '''red vein Chinese lanterns''', is a species of ''[[Abutilon]]'' in the [[Malvaceae]] family.<ref>{{GRIN | ''Abutilon striatum'' | 756 | accessdate = 16 January 2018}}</ref> It is [[native plant|native]] to southern [[Brazil]], [[Argentina]], [[Paraguay]] and [[Uruguay]]. The plant has become [[Naturalisation (biology)|naturalised]] in [[Central America]], and common in [[horticulture]].
'''''Abutilon pictum''''', [[synonym (taxonomy)|syn.]] '''''Abutilon striatum''''' (disputed),<ref>{{GRIN | ''Abutilon pictum'' | 105545 | accessdate = 16 January 2018}}</ref> is a [[species]] of [[flowering plant]] in the [[family (botany)|family]] [[Malvaceae]].<ref>{{GRIN | ''Abutilon striatum'' | 756 | accessdate = 16 January 2018}}</ref> It is [[native plant|native]] to southern Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The plant has become [[Naturalisation (biology)|naturalised]] in Central America, and is used in horticulture. Common names include '''redvein abutilon''', '''red vein Indian mallow''', '''redvein flowering maple''', '''Chinese-lantern'''<ref name=BSBI07>{{BSBI 2007 |access-date=2014-10-17}}</ref> and '''red vein Chinese lanterns'''.


==Description==
==Description==
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''Abutilon pictum'' is a shrub growing to {{convert|5|m|ft}} tall by {{convert|2|m|ft}} wide.<ref name="pfaf">[http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Abutilon+pictum PFAF] . accessed 5.15.2013</ref> The leaves are 5–15&nbsp;cm long, three- to five- (rarely seven-) lobed.


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The yellow to orange-red bell shaped flowers have prominent dark red veining, with five petals 2–4&nbsp;cm long. It blooms from April to September, and longer in warmer subtropical areas. The flowers attract pollinators, such as native [[bee]]s and [[hummingbird]]s.<ref name="pfaf"/>
[[File:Abutilon striatum1200.jpg|thumb|right|Abutilon striatum]]
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''Abutilon pictum'' is a [[shrub]] growing to {{convert|5|m|ft}} tall by {{convert|2|m|ft}} wide.<ref name="pfaf">[http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Abutilon+pictum PFAF] . accessed 5.15.2013</ref> The [[leaf|leaves]] are 5–15&nbsp;cm long, three- to five- (rarely seven-) lobed.


The Latin [[binomial nomenclature|specific epithet]] ''pictum'' means "painted".<ref name=RHSLG>{{cite book | last=Harrison |first=Lorraine | title=RHS Latin for Gardeners | year=2012 |publisher=Mitchell Beazley | location=United Kingdom | isbn=978-1845337315 }}</ref>
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The yellow to orange-red bell shaped [[flower]]s have prominent dark red veining, with five petals 2–4&nbsp;cm long. It blooms from April to September, and longer in warmer subtropical areas. The flowers attract pollinators, such as native [[bee]]s and [[hummingbird]]s.<ref name="pfaf"/>

[[File:Abutilon striatum0.jpg|thumb|right|Abutilon striatum]]


==Uses==
==Uses==
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===Cultivation===
===Cultivation===
''Abutilon pictum'' is cultivated as a popular [[ornamental plant]], for use in gardens in [[subtropical climate]]s. They are also planted in containers or pots, on patios and balconies outdoors, or as winter [[house plant]]s.<ref name="pfaf"/>
''Abutilon pictum'' is cultivated as a popular [[ornamental plant]], for use in gardens in subtropical and warm temperate climates. It is also planted in containers or pots, on patios and balconies outdoors, or as a winter [[house plant]].<ref name="pfaf"/>


The plant can grow in light shade or full sun, and is frost tender. It requires moist soil, growing suitably in fertile sandy, loamy, or well-drained clay soils.<ref name="pfaf"/><ref>Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.</ref>
The plant can grow in light shade or full sun, and is frost tender, not tolerating temperatures below {{convert|0|C|F|abbr=on}}. It requires moist soil, preferring fertile sandy, loamy, or well-drained clay soils.<ref name="pfaf"/><ref>Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.</ref>


====Cultivars====
====Cultivars====
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Note: both ''Abutilon pictum'' and ''Abutilon striatum'' are susceptible to ''[[Abutilon mosaic virus]]'' - while ''A. pictum'' simply gets crinkly leaves, ''A. striatum'' develops a mottled or variegated leaf that is prized, and often sold as a different variety, notably "Gold dust" in Hawaii.<ref>[http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PD-39.pdf Abutilon mosaic]</ref>
[[File:Abutilon striatum 3.jpg|thumb|right| Abutilon striatum]]
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* 'Mardi Gras' — Mardi Gras abutilon (syn: ''Abutilon pictum'' 'Aureomaculatum'); very vigorous form to 10&nbsp;ft. by 10&nbsp;ft. but can be kept smaller/espaliered, has large green leaves splashed boldly with gold, narrow light orange flowers.<ref>[http://www.clivia.com/A.htm Monterey Bay Nursery horticultural index: Abutilon species and cultivars] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041204020533/http://www.clivia.com/A.htm |date=December 4, 2004 }}.</ref>
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Note: both ''Abutilon pictum'' and ''Abutilon striatum'' are susceptible to ''[[Abutilon mosaic virus]]'' - while ''A. pictum'' simply gets crinkly leaves, ''A. striatium'' develops a mottled or variegated leaf that is prized, and often sold as a different variety, notably "Gold dust" in Hawaii.<ref>[http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/PD-39.pdf Abutilon mosaic]</ref>
* 'Thompsonii' — variegated Thompson's abutilon (syn: ''Abutilon striatum'' 'Thompsonii'); speckled yellow and green variegated leaves, orange flowers:<ref>[http://www.gardensandplants.com/uk/plant.aspx?plant_id=33 Gardensandplants.com: ''Abutilon pictum'' "Thompsonii"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601142402/http://www.gardensandplants.com/uk/plant.aspx?plant_id=33 |date=June 1, 2013 }}</ref> this cultivar has gained the [[Royal Horticultural Society]]'s [[Award of Garden Merit]]. <ref name = RHSPF>{{cite web | url = https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/95671/i-Abutilon-pictum-i-Thompsonii-(v)/Details | title = ''Abutilon pictum'' 'Thompsonii' | publisher = RHS | accessdate = 14 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/agm-lists/agm-ornamentals.pdf | title = AGM Plants - Ornamental | date = July 2017 | page = 1 | publisher = Royal Horticultural Society | accessdate = 14 August 2019}}</ref>
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* ''Abutilion pictum'' "Mardi Gras" — Mardi Gras abutilion (syn: ''Abutilon pictum'' "Aureomaculatum"); very vigorous form to 10&nbsp;ft. by 10&nbsp;ft. but can be kept smaller/espaliered, has large green leaves splashed boldly with gold, narrow light orange flowers.<ref>[http://www.clivia.com/A.htm Monterey Bay Nursery horticultural index: Abutilon species and cultivars] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041204020533/http://www.clivia.com/A.htm |date=December 4, 2004 }}.</ref>
* ''Abutilon pictum'' "Thompsonii" — Variegated Thompson's abutilion (syn: ''Abutilon striatum'' "Thompsonii"); speckled yellow and green variegated leaves, orange flowers.<ref>[http://www.gardensandplants.com/uk/plant.aspx?plant_id=33 Gardensandplants.com: ''Abutilon pictum'' "Thompsonii"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601142402/http://www.gardensandplants.com/uk/plant.aspx?plant_id=33 |date=June 1, 2013 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
* {{pt icon}} LORENZI, H.; SOUZA, M.S. (2001) '''Plantas Ornamentais no Brasil: arbustivas, herbáceas e trepadeiras.''' [http://www.plantarum.com.br/ Plantarum] {{ISBN|85-86714-12-7}}
* {{in lang|pt}} LORENZI, H.; SOUZA, M.S. (2001) '''Plantas Ornamentais no Brasil: arbustivas, herbáceas e trepadeiras.''' [https://web.archive.org/web/20190101225909/http://www.plantarum.com.br/ Plantarum] {{ISBN|85-86714-12-7}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Abutilon+pictum PFAF—Plants For A Future, Plant Database: ''Abutilon pictum'']
*[http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Abutilon+pictum PFAF—Plants For A Future, Plant Database: ''Abutilon pictum'']


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[[Category:Bird food plants]]
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[[Category:Garden plants of South America]]
[[Category:Garden plants of South America]]
[[Category:Taxa named by Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers]]

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Abutilon pictum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Abutilon
Species:
A. pictum
Binomial name
Abutilon pictum
Synonyms
  • Abutilon striatum
  • Callianthe picta

Abutilon pictum, syn. Abutilon striatum (disputed),[1] is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.[2] It is native to southern Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The plant has become naturalised in Central America, and is used in horticulture. Common names include redvein abutilon, red vein Indian mallow, redvein flowering maple, Chinese-lantern[3] and red vein Chinese lanterns.

Description[edit]

Abutilon pictum is a shrub growing to 5 metres (16 ft) tall by 2 metres (6.6 ft) wide.[4] The leaves are 5–15 cm long, three- to five- (rarely seven-) lobed.

The yellow to orange-red bell shaped flowers have prominent dark red veining, with five petals 2–4 cm long. It blooms from April to September, and longer in warmer subtropical areas. The flowers attract pollinators, such as native bees and hummingbirds.[4]

The Latin specific epithet pictum means "painted".[5]

Uses[edit]

Culinary[edit]

The flowers are edible, raw or cooked, with the sweet flavor increasing the longer the bloom is open.[4]

Cultivation[edit]

Abutilon pictum is cultivated as a popular ornamental plant, for use in gardens in subtropical and warm temperate climates. It is also planted in containers or pots, on patios and balconies outdoors, or as a winter house plant.[4]

The plant can grow in light shade or full sun, and is frost tender, not tolerating temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F). It requires moist soil, preferring fertile sandy, loamy, or well-drained clay soils.[4][6]

Cultivars[edit]

Note: both Abutilon pictum and Abutilon striatum are susceptible to Abutilon mosaic virus - while A. pictum simply gets crinkly leaves, A. striatum develops a mottled or variegated leaf that is prized, and often sold as a different variety, notably "Gold dust" in Hawaii.[7]

  • 'Mardi Gras' — Mardi Gras abutilon (syn: Abutilon pictum 'Aureomaculatum'); very vigorous form to 10 ft. by 10 ft. but can be kept smaller/espaliered, has large green leaves splashed boldly with gold, narrow light orange flowers.[8]
  • 'Thompsonii' — variegated Thompson's abutilon (syn: Abutilon striatum 'Thompsonii'); speckled yellow and green variegated leaves, orange flowers:[9] this cultivar has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [10][11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Abutilon pictum". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Abutilon striatum". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  3. ^ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  4. ^ a b c d e PFAF . accessed 5.15.2013
  5. ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.
  6. ^ Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
  7. ^ Abutilon mosaic
  8. ^ Monterey Bay Nursery horticultural index: Abutilon species and cultivars Archived December 4, 2004, at the Wayback Machine.
  9. ^ Gardensandplants.com: Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii" Archived June 1, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ "Abutilon pictum 'Thompsonii'". RHS. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  11. ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 1. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  • (in Portuguese) LORENZI, H.; SOUZA, M.S. (2001) Plantas Ornamentais no Brasil: arbustivas, herbáceas e trepadeiras. Plantarum ISBN 85-86714-12-7

External links[edit]

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