Wissadula periplocifolia
White Velvetleaf
Also known as: Abutilon hastatum Ridl. +15 more
- Abutilon hastatum Ridl.
- Abutilon periplocifolium (L.) A.Rich.
- Abutilon periplocifolium (L.) G.Don
- Abutilon periplocifolium (L.) Sweet
- Abutilon periplocifolium var. peruvianum (DC.) G.Don
- Abutilon periplocifolium var. zeylanicum (DC.) G.Don
- Sida periplocifolia C.Presl
- Sida periplocifolia var. peruviana DC.
- Sida periplocifolia var. zeylanica DC.
- Sida rostrata Schumach. & Thonn.
- Wissadula amplissima var. rostrata (Schumach. & Thonn.) R.E.Fr.
- Wissadula hernandioides var. rostrata (Schumach. & Thonn.) O.Schwarz
- Wissadula hernandioides var. rostrata (Schumach. & Thonn.) R.E.Fr.
- Wissadula periplocifolia (Macfad.) Griseb.
- Wissadula periplocifolia var. antillarum R.E.Fr.
- Wissadula periplocifolia var. fadyenii Hochr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, North America, and South America, Wissadula periplocifolia (commonly known as White Velvetleaf) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guyana, Hainan, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Jawa, Laos, Leeward Is., Malaya, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, Surinam, Texas, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Society Is., Tuamotu, Tubuai Is.