Abutilon / əˈbjuːtɪlɒn / is a large genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. Updates? The flowers Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) Description: This plant is a summer annual about 2-7' tall that branches occasionally. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/plant/velvetleaf. Each seedpod has a stout beak and belonging to Malvaceae (Mallow family). Read "Model of crop:weed competition applied to maize: Abutilon theophrasti interactions. The alternate leaves are up to 8" long and across (excluding the petioles). Weed Research, Vol 23: 103-107. Plants of this genus include herbs, shrubs, and trees. Leaves with lamina circular-cordate, acuminate, 2–10 cm long, to 30 c. in moist sites. The seed is demulcent, diuretic, emollient, laxative and stomachic [. It grows 0.6–2.4 metres (2–8 feet) tall and has heart-shaped downy leaves. Velvetleaf Abutilon theophrasti. Comments: Velvetleaf, Abutilon theophrasti, is a common weed in agricultural fields, but also occurs in gardens and in disturbed sites, such as along roadsides and beside railroad tracks, throughout much of the U.S., and parts of Wisconsin. across. Abutilon, (genus Abutilon), genus of over 100 species of herbaceous plants and partly woody shrubs of the mallow family (Malvaceae) native to tropical and warm temperate areas. Heart-shaped, alternate, velvety leaves have long stalks and a distinct odor when crushed. ), Leaves with lamina circular-cordate, acuminate, 2–10 cm long, to 30 c. in moist sites. General Description. Habitat: The belonging to Malvaceae (Mallow family). Type: Cult. It consists of 5 petals that are orange-yellow or yellow, 5 Photographic Read "Model of crop:weed competition applied to maize: Abutilon theophrasti interactions. Faunal Associations: Description. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Abutilon theophrasti Medic. Abutilon theophrasti (syn. There are other weedy members of the Mallow family that Description This is an annual plant about 2-7' tall that branches occasionally. The breaking of PY in seeds of Abutilon theophrasti increased with an increase in depth of burial from 1 to 10 cm in the field during winter (Cardina and Sparrow, 1997). Stems below the cotyledons (hypocotyls) are covered with soft hairs. 1787. Latin name: Abutilon theophrasti Synonyms: Abutilon avicennae, Sida abutilon Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family) Medicinal use of China Jute: Ophthalmic. waste areas. resembles it. Heart-shaped, alternate, velvety leaves have long stalks and a distinct odor when crushed. Further, there was a steady decline in PY in seeds of this species stored dry at 4°C ... Life Cycle and Description. It annually grows in the warmer seasons. The seed is … ), leaf-cutting bees (Megachile spp. Their stems are covered in downy hairs. Pages in category "Abutilon theophrasti" This category contains only the following page. Omissions? (Pennsylvania Ground Beetle), Gryllus Velvetleaf The It was introduced into the United States from India as a visit the flowers for nectar, while Syrphid flies feed on the pollen The plant is cultivated in northern China for its fibre and is widely naturalized in warmer regions of North America, where it is often a serious agricultural weed. fertile soil consisting of loam or clay-loam. PalDat is the world's largest database for Palynological Data ... (Abutilon theophrasti). (Robertson, 1929). The stems Seedlings. 6. It germinates in the spring, and flowers in the summer. They are cordate or orbicular-cordate, slightly dentate along their margins, and more or less pubescent. Velvetleaf typically occurs where the soil has been Description Abutilon menziesii is a spreading shrub that grows from 6 to 10 feet tall and about as wide. It takes up dyes quickly and used in making rugs. The crop type tends to produce many more branches than the wild type. Photos and Pictures . Heart‐shaped leaves may reach lengths of 10 inches. Corrections? fruit about ¾" across. Type: Cult. Name: Velvetleaf, Abutilon theophrasti Medic., Other Names: abuliton, Butter-print, Elephant ear, Indian-mallow, Pir-marker, abutilon feuille de velours Family: Mallow Family (Malvaceae) General Description: Annual, reproducing only by seed. Velvet Leaf is an erect, herbaceous, annual sub shrub-like herb that grows up to 8 feet tall, but most plants are in the 2-4 foot tall range. The crop type tends to produce many more branches than the wild type. Occasionally, small- to medium-sized butterflies Illinois (see Distribution Each seed is greyish brown, somewhat about 10-15 flattened seedpods. Description of … Velvetleaf is an economically important weed in popcorn production fields in Nebraska. Velvetleaf Abutilon theophrasti. Velvetleaf (A - plant beginning to flower; B - flower and green seedpods). Hibiscus Bug), larvae of Helicoverpa Abutilon theophrasti, Velvet leaf or Chinese jute is an annual plant of the genus Abutilon Mill. contains about 5-15 seeds. The stem is erect, 1-4 m, much branched in the upper part. Provided by: [ E ]. a summer annual about 2-7' tall that branches occasionally. It is extensively cultivated in China. Description of … Seed Beetle), Liorhyssus General description: Reaches heights of 5‐6 ft in soybean, in corn can be as tall as the corn. leaves are up to 8" long and across (excluding the petioles). They range in height from about 0.5 to 3 meters (1.5 to 10 feet). After germination, a slender taproot elongates into soil with many smaller branches. Abutilon theophrasti, Velvet leaf or Chinese jute is an annual plant of the genus Abutilon Mill. The leaves contain 0.01% rutin and are used as a demulcent. The blooming period usually occurs Abutilon theophrasti Medikus 1787; Sida abutilon Linnaeus 1753. 1794, nom. The seeds of Velvetleaf are reportedly edible. Short-stalked flowers borne singly or in clusters at the leaf axils. Heart‐shaped leaves may reach lengths of 10 inches. It takes up dyes quickly and used in making rugs. Abutilon theophrasti; Media in category "Abutilon theophrasti" The following 74 files are in this category, out of 74 total. Erect summer annual with leaves and stems that are covered with hairs. Fruit broadly cylindric, umbilicate, villous to densely pubescent, the mericarps about 15, 12-15 mm long (awns excluded), long-aristate at the apex, the awns widely spreading and ca 3-5 mm long, rounded at the base, rigid-chartaceous, 3-seeded; seeds ca 3.5-4 mm long, inconspicuously foveolate and minutely puberulus. Description. 4. flowering stalk of each flower is about 1" long, which is much shorter Habitat: Crop fields. It includes several species used as houseplants and in gardens for their white to deep orange, usually nodding, five-petaled blossoms. Abutilon theophrasti Medik. From the axils of Map). Short-stalked flowers borne singly or in clusters at the leaf axils. In 1794, nom. They are They bear leaves like those on maple trees, which may lead you to think that they are some kind of dwarf maple tree. harvest. for toilet paper. The stem is erect, 1-4 m, much branched in the upper part. The leaf blades are usually entire, but the occasional species has lobed leaves. T28S, R17E, Sec. The calyx has five lance-like lobes about ¾ the length of the petals. Contents 1 Description zea (Corn Earworm Moth), and larvae of Heliothis virescens The flowers are yellow to orange-red, bell-shaped, with prominent dark red veining, and five petals, up to 1.6 inches (4 cm) long. The calyx surfaces and flower stalks are densely hairy. Abutilon pictumis an evergreen shrub, up to 16 feet (5 m) tall and up to 6 feet (1.8 m) wide. Abutilon theophrasti (Velvetleaf, China Jute, Buttonweed, Butterprint, Pie-marker or Indian Mallow) is an annual plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern Asia. II. Locality: USA. Description: Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Geographic subdivisions for Abutilon theophrasti: NCoRI, GV (esp ScV), SCoRO, SW, D : MAP CONTROLS 1. Abutilon theophrasti. Geographic subdivisions for Abutilon theophrasti: NCoRI, GV (esp ScV), SCoRO, SW, D : MAP CONTROLS 1. (Checkered Skipper) make folded-leaf nests, from which they feed The primary veins of the leaves are arranged The Plants Database includes the following 27 species of Abutilon . Abutilon theophrasti. an outdoor emergency, the soft leaves can be used as a substitute From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Velvetleaf, Abutilon theophrasti, is a common weed in agricultural fields, but also occurs in gardens and in disturbed sites, such as along roadsides and beside railroad tracks, throughout much of the U.S., and parts of Wisconsin. The larvae of Calycomyza malvae (a The stems are terete (circular in cross-section), and pubescent. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This is an annual plant about 2-7' tall that branches occasionally. As the ... (Abutilon theophrasti) and soybean. It is extensively cultivated in China. Used in the treatment of dysentery and opacity of the cornea. tilling of fields, and the new generation of plants develops and cordate or orbicular-cordate, slightly dentate along their margins, and Abutilon theophrasti is an erect, annual plant with stems that can be unbranched or branched above, and that become somewhat woody at the base; it can grow 40 - 150cm tall, occasionally to 250cm easy to identify in the field because there is really nothing else that Very terse details of medicinal uses of plants with a wide range of references and details of research into the plants chemistry. You may have seen Abutilon plants at the nursery without even knowing it. Family: Malvaceae (mallow family) Life cycle: Annual. Velvetleaf is a tap-rooted annual reaching 3 to 8 feet tall and is covered in soft hairs. than the petioles of the leaves. This typically takes place between the months of July to September in certain locations. Very terse details of medicinal uses of plants with a wide range of references and details of research into the plants chemistry. Abutilon theophrasti Medik. hyalinus (Hyaline Grass Bug), Niesthrea louisianica (Louisiana Provided by: [ E ]. illegit. It is distributed throughout the tropics and subtropics of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Family: Malvaceae (mallow family) Life cycle: Annual. The leaves are large and heart-shaped with point tips at their ends. The leaves contain 0.01% rutin and are used as a demulcent. 5. I. There are a limited number of herbicides applied POST in popcorn compared with field corn, necessitating the evaluation of POST herbicides for control of velvetleaf. Many PRE herbicides in popcorn have limited residual activity or provide partial velvetleaf control. Not for the casual reader. more or less pubescent. Range & Further, there was a steady decline in PY in seeds of this species stored dry at 4°C ... Life Cycle and Description. The plant is cultivated in northern China for its fibre and is widely naturalized in warmer regions of North America , where it is often a serious agricultural weed . spp. The mellow, orange-yellow flowers are ½ to ¾ inch across with 5 squarish petals and a dense cluster of orange colored stamens and styles at the center. A vacant lot in Urbana, Illinois. the flower in one of the photographs. 28. Citation: ABUTILON THEOPHRASTI Medikus, Malvenfam. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). ... Plant Description. A. avicennai) produces China jute or Indian mallow. sepals that are pubescent and light green, and numerous stamens with (a leaf-miner fly) bore through the stems of Velvet Leaf (Spencer Not for the casual reader. The velvety, heart-shaped leaves are alternate, about 5-10 cm long, densely stellate pubescent on both surfaces, with minutely crenate and Halictid bees. APNI* Description: Stout erect annual to 1 m high, with stiff stellate hairs. This The leaves have 1 to 2 inch long stems that allow them to flutter in the wind. The seeds germinate during warm weather after the spring The larvae of Pyrgus communis soil, particularly the level of nitrogen, has a strong influence on the Abutilon pictum: plants woody, with palmately lobed leaves and flowers with orange petals lined with purple (vs. A. threophrasti, plant herbaceous, with unlobed leaves and flowers with yellow petals). Model description and evaluation, Weed Research" on DeepDyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. General description: Reaches heights of 5‐6 ft in soybean, in corn can be as tall as the corn. After germination, a slender taproot elongates into soil with many smaller branches. The breaking of PY in seeds of Abutilon theophrasti increased with an increase in depth of burial from 1 to 10 cm in the field during winter (Cardina and Sparrow, 1997). flattened, and either reniform (kidney-shaped) or cordate Yellow flowers are followed by persistent, crown-shaped seed pods. (Tobacco Budworm Moth); see White et al. Some of these insects also feed on Basionym: Sida abutilon Linnaeus 1753. There is a small black bee visiting & Steyskal, 1986). Abutilon theophrasti (syn. Abutilon pubescens Abutilon pubescens Moench, Methodus 620. As a result, Velvetleaf is a major weed of cropland in Velvetleaf, (Abutilon theophrasti), also called Indian mallow or China jute, annual hairy plant of the mallow family native to southern Asia. The fertility of the recently disturbed and the long dormant seeds are brought close to the matures very quickly during the heat of summer, prior to the fall They are cordate or orbicular-cordate, slightly dentate along their margins, and more or less pubescent. Mallow family (Mallow family). have been introduced from abroad, but they are much smaller plants. Calyx c. 10 mm long, divided almost to the base, the wide lobes exceeding the tube. in Netherlands, without data, Herb. The Plants Database includes the following 27 species of Abutilon . The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract various kinds of bees, Comprehensive Description. 20 years, if not considerably longer. This plant is 1787. The velvety, heart-shaped leaves are alternate, about 5-10 cm long, densely stellate pubescent on both surfaces, with minutely crenate The alternate leaves are up to 8" long and across (excluding the petioles). surfaces of the leaves are dull green. Habitats include cropland (particularly corn and illegit. Description Abutilon theophrasti is an annual subshrub-like herb that can reach a height of 1-2 m. The stem and twigs are covered with fine hairs. are sparingly produced and short-lived. The stems are terete (circular in cross-section), and pubescent. No reliable source has settled the question of parentage for these plants, and they have been variously said to perhaps derive from the species Abutilon theophrasti, A. striatum, A. darwinii, A. pictum, or any of the South American species.. Descriptions vary widely; some sources have described them as short as "1 to 2 ½' tall", while others list them as reaching 15' in height. Description Abutilon theophrasti is an annual subshrub-like herb that can reach a height of 1-2 m. The stem and twigs are covered with fine hairs. Used in the treatment of dysentery and opacity of the cornea. You can change the display of the base map and layers by clicking on the layer control box in the upper right-hand corner. Velvetleaf is typically found in full sun, mesic conditions, and a Contents 1 Description You can change the display of the base map and layers by clicking on the layer control box in the upper right-hand corner. palmately. 28. Velvetleaf is about as tall as the native Hibiscus spp. Florida. Description and Variation: Velvetleaf is a summer annual that reproduces by seed. The seeds can remain viable in the soil for at least [ABUTH] Prepared by Andy Heggenstaller (2.18.04) General Description Common names: velvetleaf, velvetweed, elephant ear, Indian hemp, Indian mallow, butterprint, pie-marker, buttonweed, American jute, cotton-weed, wild cotton Family: Malvaceae Life history type: Summer annual forb Mating system type: Sexually monomorphic, hermaphroditic Abutilon theophrasti Medik. The mellow, orange-yellow flowers are ½ to ¾ inch across with 5 squarish petals and a dense cluster of orange colored stamens and styles at the center. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. The heart-shaped, silvery leaves have toothed edges and vary in length from 1 to 4 inches. The alternate leaves are … I. soil surface. The leaves are 3- to 5-lobed and up to 6 inches (15 cm) long. Latin name: Abutilon theophrasti Synonyms: Abutilon avicennae, Sida abutilon Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family) Medicinal use of China Jute: Ophthalmic. Rosentrater (2007), and Gibb (1991). Stevens County NWCB Fact Sheet on velvetleaf. Sun Beetle), Anisodactylus Name: Velvetleaf, Abutilon theophrasti Medic., Other Names: abuliton, Butter-print, Elephant ear, Indian-mallow, Pir-marker, abutilon feuille de velours Family: Mallow Family (Malvaceae) General Description: Annual, reproducing only by seed. Value Class Food are terete (circular in cross-section), and pubescent. Population Dynamics. (2007), Lundgren & Yellow flowers are followed by persistent, crown-shaped seed pods. 5. The stems are terete (circular in cross-section), and pubescent. Insects that feed on either the mature or developing seeds include Amara aenea (Common much larger flowers. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... …States, where it is called velvetleaf or Indian mallow.…. Some insects feed destructively on Velvet Leaf. It blooms from April to September. ]. Velvetleaf reaches 3 to 8 feet tall or more, growing from a main stem that is stout with upper branching. (heart-shaped). Citation: ABUTILON THEOPHRASTI Medikus, Malvenfam. including bumblebees, long-horned bees (Melissodes Description of Values. turns brown or black with maturity. Basionym: Sida abutilon Linnaeus 1753. The alternate Pierce County NWCB Fact Sheet on velvetleaf. They grow at different points along the length of the stem or are alternated along the stem, the leaves are attached to thick, long stems, and when crushed, they re… Primarily a weed of agronomic crops found throughout most of the United States. It bears five-petaled yellow flowers and beaked seedpods. Description. Habitat: Crop fields. (Barnes, 1999). the upper leaves, there occasionally develops a single flower about ¾" By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Location: The petioles are up to 4" long and pubescent as well. Velvetleaf grows 3–8 feet tall on branched stout stems. Habitat: Disturbed vegetation along a silt fence dividing the mitigation area from a cypress [Taxodium] dome. Urena lobata – It is a weed in all tropical countries and furnishes a yellowish fibre that lasts longer than jute and is used as a … In fact, the primary common name that the plants go by is \"flowering maple.\" But what gives them away as belonging to a different plant group is their flowers. The calyx surfaces and flower stalks are densely hairy. Additional Photos. 3 mi. ]. from late summer to early fall, and lasts about 1-2 months. possible source of bast. Abutilon pubescens Abutilon pubescens Moench, Methodus 620. Abutilon theophrasti Medikus 1787; Sida abutilon Linnaeus 1753. Velvet Leaf is an erect, herbaceous, annual sub shrub-like herb that grows up to 8 feet tall, but most plants are in the 2-4 foot tall range. ... Plant Description. sanctaecrucis (a ground beetle), Harpalus pensylvanicus Illinois. Abutilon theophrasti Medik. Hillsborough Co.: Pproperty of the county recreation complex on the S side of South Mobley Road, just E of Race Track Road, ca. pennsylvanicus (Fall Field Cricket), larvae of Althaeus folkertsi (Velvetleaf foliage of the entire plant is mostly light green, although the upper Calyx c. 10 mm long, divided almost to the base, the wide lobes exceeding the tube. Model description and evaluation, Weed Research" on DeepDyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. The branches are covered with dense hairs and appear velvety. Top of page Abutilon theophrasti is an annual herb, reproducing only by seed. A. avicennai) produces China jute or Indian mallow. APNI* Description: Stout erect annual to 1 m high, with stiff stellate hairs. the flowers and their buds. Abutilon theophrasti (Velvetleaf, China Jute, Buttonweed, Butterprint, Pie-marker or Indian Mallow) is an annual plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern Asia. General common names include Indian mallow and velvetleaf; ornamental varieties may be known as room maple, parlor maple, or flowering maple. Velvetleaf, (Abutilon theophrasti), also called Indian mallow or China jute, annual hairy plant of the mallow family (Malvaceae) native to southern Asia. Photos and Pictures . They bear mallow-like flowers (thus one of their common names, \"Indian mallow\"); the… It includes several species used as houseplants and in gardens for their white to deep … plant spreads by reseeding itself. Velvetleaf is also on the Washington quarantine list (known as the prohibited plants list) and it is prohibited to transport, buy, sell, offer for sale, or to distribute plants or plant parts, seeds in packets, blends or \"wildflower mixes\" of this species, into or within the state of Washington.For more information on noxious weed regulations and definitions, see Noxious weed lists and laws. It is initially light green, but rather quickly The herbage is generally hairy to woolly or bristly. Urena lobata – It is a weed in all tropical countries and furnishes a yellowish fibre that lasts longer than jute and is used as a … This is a common non-native plant that occurs in most counties of size of the plant. Abutilon pictum: plants woody, with palmately lobed leaves and flowers with orange petals lined with purple (vs. A. threophrasti, plant herbaceous, with unlobed leaves and flowers with yellow petals). leaf-miner fly) tunnel through the leaves, while Ophiomyia abutilivora Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Top of page Abutilon theophrasti is an annual herb, reproducing only by seed. (Rose Mallows), but the latter are perennials with darker foliage and golden yellow anthers that surround the pistil in a loose cluster. Abutilon, (genus Abutilon), genus of over 100 species of herbaceous plants and partly woody shrubs of the mallow family native to tropical and warm temperate areas. 6. W of Citrus Park. 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