Abutilon grandifolium
Hairy abutilon
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Family: Malvaceae · Type: Shrub
Abutilon grandifolium (Hairy abutilon) is a California shrub in the Malvaceae family, recognized by naturalized species in coastal/disturbed areas.
Hairy abutilon is a naturalized shrub found in coastal and disturbed areas at elevations up to 1,000 meters. Flowering throughout the year, this plant produces yellow to orange flowers 10 to 15 millimeters long with distinctive red stigmas. Growing as a densely branched, rounded subshrub with erect stems 150 to 200 centimeters tall covered in simple hairs about 2 millimeters long. Its leaves have large heart-shaped blades 4 to 10 centimeters wide, unlobed and pointed at the tip. The fruit consists of 10 segments approximately 10 millimeters long, enclosed by a slightly larger calyx.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Geographically isolated; naturalized species in coastal/disturbed areas
Habitat and range
Habitat: Coastal and disturbed areas
Elevation: <= 1000 m
Outside California: native to South America, naturalized widely in tropics, subtropics
Bloom period
Abutilon grandifolium blooms All year.
How to tell it apart
vs Callianthe: Abutilon completely lacks bracts; Callianthe has 3 conspicuous bracts beneath each flower.; vs Sphaeralcea: Abutilon has zero bracts ever; Sphaeralcea has 1-3 small bracts that may fall off but leave scars.; vs Allowissadula: Abutilon has no bracts and 3-9 seeds per segment; Allowissadula has 3 bracts and typically 1 seed per segment.; vs Hibiscus: Abutilon lacks bracts entirely; Hibiscus has 5-12 prominent persistent bracts and much larger flowers.; vs Paulownia: Abutilon has typical mallow flowers; Paulownia is a tree with large tubular foxglove-like flowers in upright clusters.
Frequently asked questions
When does Abutilon grandifolium bloom?
Abutilon grandifolium blooms All year.
What plant family does Abutilon grandifolium belong to?
Abutilon grandifolium is in the Malvaceae family, genus Abutilon.
What habitat does Abutilon grandifolium grow in?
Abutilon grandifolium grows in Coastal and disturbed areas.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-07
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