Callianthe megapotamica
Trailing Abutilon
Also known as: Abutilon inflatum Garcke & K.Schum. +4 more
- Abutilon inflatum Garcke & K.Schum.
- Abutilon megapotamicum (A.Spreng.) A.St.-Hil. & Naudin
- Periptera megapotamica (A.Spreng.) G.Don
- Sida leopoldii Voss
- Sida megapotamica A.Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Callianthe megapotamica (commonly known as Trailing Abutilon) is a scrambling shrub within the Malvaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bolivia, Madeira