Abutilon theophrasti Medik.

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©Larry Allain. Provided by USGS National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC)
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Patrick J. Alexander
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Patrick J. Alexander
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Steve Hurst. Provided by ARS Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory.

Plant Details

Scientific Name: Abutilon theophrasti Medik.
Family Name: Malvaceae Juss. - Mallow family
Common Name: velvetleaf
Symbol: ABTH
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:40 a.m.

Duration

  • Annual

Growth Habits

  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

  • Abutilon abutilon (L.) Rusby, nom. inval.
  • Abutilon avicennae Gaertn.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FACU UPL UPL UPL FACU FACU FACU

Species Range Map