Abutilon sp.
Family: Malvaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Abutilon sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Malvaceae family.
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
Is Abutilon sp. native to California?
No. Abutilon sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Abutilon sp. belong to?
Abutilon sp. is in the Malvaceae family, genus Abutilon.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora
Last updated 2026-04-14
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