Monkeybush
Abutilon indicum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Gilbert Is., Guam, Hainan, Howland-Baker Is., India, Jawa, Kazan-retto, Laccadive Is., Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maldives, Maluku, Marianas, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nauru, Nepal, Nicobar Is., Northern Mariana Islands, Ogasawara-shoto, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Rodrigues, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Virgin Islands
Vinayaraj
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Abutilon
- Species:
- Abutilon indicum
- USDA Symbol:
- ABIN3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Common in disturbed areas and open grounds
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination. Seeds have hard coat typical of Malvaceae family.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI