Abutilon purpurascens
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Basic Information
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: abutilon
Plant ID (slug): abutilon-purpurascens
Numeric ID: 21179
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Abutilon purpurascens is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2.4 m (7ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Brazil.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Flowers Edible Uses: Flowers - cooked. Used as a vegetable[1, 2, 105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Abutilon purpurascens
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