Abutilon fruticosum
Pelotazo, Texas Indian Mallow
Also known as: Abutilon albidum subsp. fruticosum (Guill. & Perr.) Maire +13 more
- Abutilon albidum subsp. fruticosum (Guill. & Perr.) Maire
- Abutilon denticulatum (Fresen.) Webb
- Abutilon dubium Mattei
- Abutilon fruticosum var. chrysocarpum Blatt. & Hallb.
- Abutilon fruticosum var. microphyllum (A.Rich.) Abedin
- Abutilon fruticosum var. saidae Abedin
- Abutilon kotschyi Hochst. ex Webb
- Abutilon microphyllum A.Rich.
- Abutilon nuttallii Torr. & A.Gray
- Abutilon texense Torr. & A.Gray
- Sida amoena Wall.
- Sida denticulata Fresen.
- Sida kotschyi Hochst. ex Mast.
- Sida perrottetiana D.Dietr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Abutilon fruticosum (commonly known as Pelotazo or Texas Indian mallow) is a shrub within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, South Tropical Africa, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Angola, Arkansas, Botswana, Burkina, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, India, Iran, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Morocco, Namibia, New Mexico, Niger, Northern Provinces, Oklahoma, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sinai, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Texas, Yemen, Zimbabwe
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)
Aldabra
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms