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a summer annual about 2-7' tall that branches occasionally. 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. The branches are covered with dense hairs and appear velvety. Description of … The petioles are up to 4" long and pubescent as well. flowering stalk of each flower is about 1" long, which is much shorter
Abutilon theophrasti Medik. General common names include Indian mallow and velvetleaf; ornamental varieties may be known as room maple, parlor maple, or flowering maple. It takes up dyes quickly and used in making rugs. more or less pubescent. It annually grows in the warmer seasons. easy to identify in the field because there is really nothing else that
Photos and Pictures . It includes several species used as houseplants and in gardens for their white to deep orange, usually nodding, five-petaled blossoms. Velvetleaf (A - plant beginning to flower; B - flower and green seedpods). 5. 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. The leaves are large and heart-shaped with point tips at their ends. in Netherlands, without data, Herb. General description: Reaches heights of 5‐6 ft in soybean, in corn can be as tall as the corn. Velvetleaf reaches 3 to 8 feet tall or more, growing from a main stem that is stout with upper branching. It is extensively cultivated in China. The primary veins of the leaves are arranged
Heart-shaped, alternate, velvety leaves have long stalks and a distinct odor when crushed. & Steyskal, 1986). It germinates in the spring, and flowers in the summer. Illinois (see Distribution
matures very quickly during the heat of summer, prior to the fall
Velvetleaf, (Abutilon theophrasti), also called Indian mallow or China jute, annual hairy plant of the mallow family (Malvaceae) native to southern Asia. Each seed is greyish brown, somewhat
The heart-shaped, silvery leaves have toothed edges and vary in length from 1 to 4 inches. 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… 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). General Description. (Tobacco Budworm Moth); see White et al. I. 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. Many PRE herbicides in popcorn have limited residual activity or provide partial velvetleaf control. Some insects feed destructively on Velvet Leaf. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. 6. turns brown or black with maturity. Latin name: Abutilon theophrasti Synonyms: Abutilon avicennae, Sida abutilon Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family) Medicinal use of China Jute: Ophthalmic. 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. Pages in category "Abutilon theophrasti" This category contains only the following page. 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. This is a common non-native plant that occurs in most counties of
There are other weedy members of the Mallow family that
including bumblebees, long-horned bees (Melissodes
soil surface. Further, there was a steady decline in PY in seeds of this species stored dry at 4°C ... Life Cycle and Description. The seed is … Latin name: Abutilon theophrasti Synonyms: Abutilon avicennae, Sida abutilon Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family) Medicinal use of China Jute: Ophthalmic. It is initially light green, but rather quickly
Geographic subdivisions for Abutilon theophrasti: NCoRI, GV (esp ScV), SCoRO, SW, D : MAP CONTROLS 1. the flowers and their buds. They are cordate or orbicular-cordate, slightly dentate along their margins, and more or less pubescent. Population Dynamics. The leaves have 1 to 2 inch long stems that allow them to flutter in the wind. Abutilon / əˈbjuːtɪlɒn / is a large genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. 20 years, if not considerably longer. 1794, nom. This plant is
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Velvetleaf Abutilon theophrasti. The seeds germinate during warm weather after the spring
Provided by: [ E ]. Abutilon theophrasti Medik. fertile soil consisting of loam or clay-loam. 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. from late summer to early fall, and lasts about 1-2 months. The stems are terete (circular in cross-section), and pubescent. cordate or orbicular-cordate, slightly dentate along their margins, and
Habitat: Disturbed vegetation along a silt fence dividing the mitigation area from a cypress [Taxodium] dome. King County NWCB Fact Sheet on velvetleaf. 6. T28S, R17E, Sec. 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 velvety, heart-shaped leaves are alternate, about 5-10 cm long, densely stellate pubescent on both surfaces, with minutely crenate Stems below the cotyledons (hypocotyls) are covered with soft hairs. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. PalDat is the world's largest database for Palynological Data Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The stems are terete (circular in cross-section), and pubescent. Description and Variation: Velvetleaf is a summer annual that reproduces by seed. Abutilon theophrasti; Media in category "Abutilon theophrasti" The following 74 files are in this category, out of 74 total. You may have seen Abutilon plants at the nursery without even knowing it. Abutilon pubescens Abutilon pubescens Moench, Methodus 620. There is a small black bee visiting
much larger flowers. 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). Range &
The herbage is generally hairy to woolly or bristly. recently disturbed and the long dormant seeds are brought close to the
This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/plant/velvetleaf. (heart-shaped). As the ... (Abutilon theophrasti) and soybean. 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 Contents 1 Description waste areas. the flower in one of the photographs. 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. Faunal Associations:
Abutilon theophrasti
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. Pierce County NWCB Fact Sheet on velvetleaf. Abutilon theophrasti (Velvetleaf, China Jute, Buttonweed, Butterprint, Pie-marker or Indian Mallow) is an annual plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern Asia. Erect summer annual with leaves and stems that are covered with hairs. It is a particular problem in corn and soybean files in the eastern and midwestern U.S., costing hundreds of millions of dollars per year in control and damage. Abutilon theophrasti (Velvetleaf, China Jute, Buttonweed, Butterprint, Pie-marker or Indian Mallow) is an annual plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern Asia. The stems are terete (circular in cross-section), and pubescent. 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. In
W of Citrus Park. Provided by: [ E ]. Abutilon pubescens Abutilon pubescens Moench, Methodus 620. Habitat: Crop fields. Updates? possible source of bast. They are cordate or orbicular-cordate, slightly dentate along their margins, and more or less pubescent. Rosentrater (2007), and Gibb (1991). The fertility of the
Sun Beetle), Anisodactylus
Florida. 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 … The blooming period usually occurs
Locality: USA. and Halictid bees. Velvetleaf, (Abutilon theophrasti), also called Indian mallow or China jute, annual hairy plant of the mallow family native to southern Asia. Seed Beetle), Liorhyssus
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. Omissions? 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. Insects that feed on either the mature or developing seeds include Amara aenea (Common
The crop type tends to produce many more branches than the wild type. Very terse details of medicinal uses of plants with a wide range of references and details of research into the plants chemistry. Heart‐shaped leaves may reach lengths of 10 inches. Family: Malvaceae (mallow family) Life cycle: Annual. Primarily a weed of agronomic crops found throughout most of the United States. size of the plant. The
in Netherlands, without data, Herb. Description of … about 10-15 flattened seedpods. Abutilon theophrasti Medik. After germination, a slender taproot elongates into soil with many smaller branches. The larvae of Pyrgus communis
Geographic subdivisions for Abutilon theophrasti: NCoRI, GV (esp ScV), SCoRO, SW, D : MAP CONTROLS 1. Value Class Food Their stems are covered in downy hairs. Heart‐shaped leaves may reach lengths of 10 inches. Each flower is replaced by a
The alternate leaves are … Velvetleaf
The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract various kinds of bees,
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. As a result, Velvetleaf is a major weed of cropland in
They bear leaves like those on maple trees, which may lead you to think that they are some kind of dwarf maple tree. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This fruit consists of a ring of
The Plants Database includes the following 27 species of Abutilon . illegit. Description This is an annual plant about 2-7' tall that branches occasionally. Read "Model of crop:weed competition applied to maize: Abutilon theophrasti interactions. Description. (Pennsylvania Ground Beetle), Gryllus
Leaves with lamina circular-cordate, acuminate, 2–10 cm long, to 30 c. in moist sites. Comprehensive Description. ... Plant Description. The alternate
The alternate leaves are up to 8" long and across (excluding the petioles). Stevens County NWCB Fact Sheet on velvetleaf. soil, particularly the level of nitrogen, has a strong influence on the
28. The Plants Database includes the following 27 species of Abutilon . Not for the casual reader. The stem is erect, 1-4 m, much branched in the upper part. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. palmately. The seeds can remain viable in the soil for at least
contains about 5-15 seeds. spp. have been introduced from abroad, but they are much smaller plants. 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. 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 … I. Location:
The seed is demulcent, diuretic, emollient, laxative and stomachic [. It bears five-petaled yellow flowers and beaked seedpods. soybean fields), abandoned fields, vacant lots, construction sites, and
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5. The calyx surfaces and flower stalks are densely hairy. 3 mi. Description of Values. [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 flattened, and either reniform (kidney-shaped) or cordate
fruit about ¾" across. You can change the display of the base map and layers by clicking on the layer control box in the upper right-hand corner. Used in the treatment of dysentery and opacity of the cornea. sanctaecrucis (a ground beetle), Harpalus pensylvanicus
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. (Robertson, 1929). hyalinus (Hyaline Grass Bug), Niesthrea louisianica (Louisiana
Top of page Abutilon theophrasti is an annual herb, reproducing only by seed. They are
Each seedpod has a stout beak and
Velvetleaf is about as tall as the native Hibiscus spp. Occasionally, small- to medium-sized butterflies
Additional Photos. Not for the casual reader. Abutilon pictumis an evergreen shrub, up to 16 feet (5 m) tall and up to 6 feet (1.8 m) wide. Abutilon theophrasti Medic. Heart-shaped, alternate, velvety leaves have long stalks and a distinct odor when crushed. This
Hibiscus Bug), larvae of Helicoverpa
APNI* Description: Stout erect annual to 1 m high, with stiff stellate hairs. surfaces of the leaves are dull green. It is a particular problem in corn and soybean files in the eastern and midwestern U.S., costing hundreds of millions of dollars per year in control and damage. The leaves contain 0.01% rutin and are used as a demulcent. You can change the display of the base map and layers by clicking on the layer control box in the upper right-hand corner. 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. tilling of fields, and the new generation of plants develops and
Abutilon theophrasti (syn. leaf-miner fly) tunnel through the leaves, while Ophiomyia abutilivora
Cultivation:
Description. The
It takes up dyes quickly and used in making rugs. for toilet paper. The calyx has five lance-like lobes about ¾ the length of the petals. Abutilon theophrasti. Map). Velvetleaf (A - plant beginning to flower; B - flower and green seedpods). Corrections? Type: Cult. 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 . II. across. Family: Malvaceae (mallow family) Life cycle: Annual. Velvetleaf typically occurs where the soil has been
They bear mallow-like flowers (thus one of their common names, \"Indian mallow\"); the… Seedlings. Some of these insects also feed on
leaves are up to 8" long and across (excluding the petioles). This is an annual plant about 2-7' tall that branches occasionally. (Checkered Skipper) make folded-leaf nests, from which they feed
Citation: ABUTILON THEOPHRASTI Medikus, Malvenfam. APNI* Description: Stout erect annual to 1 m high, with stiff stellate hairs. illegit. Type: Cult. 1794, nom. zea (Corn Earworm Moth), and larvae of Heliothis virescens
Yellow flowers are followed by persistent, crown-shaped seed pods. ]. It is distributed throughout the tropics and subtropics of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. This typically takes place between the months of July to September in certain locations. The flowers
(a leaf-miner fly) bore through the stems of Velvet Leaf (Spencer
Very terse details of medicinal uses of plants with a wide range of references and details of research into the plants chemistry. (2007), Lundgren &
A. avicennai) produces China jute or Indian mallow. Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) Description: This plant is a summer annual about 2-7' tall that branches occasionally. The velvety, heart-shaped leaves are alternate, about 5-10 cm long, densely stellate pubescent on both surfaces, with minutely crenate Plants of this genus include herbs, shrubs, and trees. belonging to Malvaceae (Mallow family). 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. are terete (circular in cross-section), and pubescent. A. avicennai) produces China jute or Indian mallow. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. harvest. Short-stalked flowers borne singly or in clusters at the leaf axils. resembles it. ... Plant Description. (Barnes, 1999). The leaf blades are usually entire, but the occasional species has lobed leaves. Top of page Abutilon theophrasti is an annual herb, reproducing only by seed. Used in the treatment of dysentery and opacity of the cornea. A vacant lot in Urbana, Illinois. 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). The alternate leaves are up to 8" long and across (excluding the petioles). The stems
than the petioles of the leaves. an outdoor emergency, the soft leaves can be used as a substitute
Abutilon theophrasti Medik. the upper leaves, there occasionally develops a single flower about ¾"
Habitats include cropland (particularly corn and
are sparingly produced and short-lived. 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. 1787. (Rose Mallows), but the latter are perennials with darker foliage and
pennsylvanicus (Fall Field Cricket), larvae of Althaeus folkertsi (Velvetleaf
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. It grows 0.6–2.4 metres (2–8 feet) tall and has heart-shaped downy leaves. 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.…. ),
Abutilon theophrasti, Velvet leaf or Chinese jute is an annual plant of the genus Abutilon Mill. Abutilon theophrasti. 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). Comments:
Calyx c. 10 mm long, divided almost to the base, the wide lobes exceeding the tube. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Velvetleaf is a rather tall and lanky plant with large leaves that is
It blooms from April to September. Basionym: Sida abutilon Linnaeus 1753. Contents 1 Description The larvae of Calycomyza malvae (a
Abutilon theophrasti, Velvet leaf or Chinese jute is an annual plant of the genus Abutilon Mill. The leaves are 3- to 5-lobed and up to 6 inches (15 cm) long. Leaves with lamina circular-cordate, acuminate, 2–10 cm long, to 30 c. in moist sites. ... (Abutilon theophrasti). foliage of the entire plant is mostly light green, although the upper
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The calyx has five lance-like lobes about ¾ the length of the petals. Further, there was a steady decline in PY in seeds of this species stored dry at 4°C ... Life Cycle and Description. After germination, a slender taproot elongates into soil with many smaller branches. ), leaf-cutting bees (Megachile spp. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Short-stalked flowers borne singly or in clusters at the leaf axils. Calyx c. 10 mm long, divided almost to the base, the wide lobes exceeding the tube. Read "Model of crop:weed competition applied to maize: Abutilon theophrasti interactions. ]. The leaves contain 0.01% rutin and are used as a demulcent. Hillsborough Co.: Pproperty of the county recreation complex on the S side of South Mobley Road, just E of Race Track Road, ca. Citation: ABUTILON THEOPHRASTI Medikus, Malvenfam. Description Abutilon menziesii is a spreading shrub that grows from 6 to 10 feet tall and about as wide. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Photos and Pictures . They range in height from about 0.5 to 3 meters (1.5 to 10 feet). 1787. 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. Mallow family (Mallow family). Velvetleaf Abutilon theophrasti. Abutilon theophrasti Medikus 1787; Sida abutilon Linnaeus 1753. Velvetleaf is an economically important weed in popcorn production fields in Nebraska. The root system consists of a stout white taproot. Velvetleaf grows 3–8 feet tall on branched stout stems. It consists of 5 petals that are orange-yellow or yellow, 5
Velvetleaf is typically found in full sun, mesic conditions, and a
Abutilon theophrasti (syn. 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. Velvetleaf is a tap-rooted annual reaching 3 to 8 feet tall and is covered in soft hairs. The crop type tends to produce many more branches than the wild type. sepals that are pubescent and light green, and numerous stamens with
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 calyx surfaces and flower stalks are densely hairy. Yellow flowers are followed by persistent, crown-shaped seed pods. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Abutilon theophrasti Medikus 1787; Sida abutilon Linnaeus 1753. General description: Reaches heights of 5‐6 ft in soybean, in corn can be as tall as the corn. golden yellow anthers that surround the pistil in a loose cluster. Illinois. 28. The stem is erect, 1-4 m, much branched in the upper part. Photographic
plant spreads by reseeding itself. It is extensively cultivated in China. The seeds of Velvetleaf are reportedly edible. Basionym: Sida abutilon Linnaeus 1753. Habitat: Crop fields. Description. It includes several species used as houseplants and in gardens for their white to deep … visit the flowers for nectar, while Syrphid flies feed on the pollen
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