Abutilon bidentatum

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The branches are hairy. The leaves are 2-6 cm long by 2-12 cm wide. They are broadly oval and heart shaped at the base. They taper to the tip and there are teeth along the edge. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are 8-10 mm long by 3 mm wide. There are 3 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in savannah and up to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Abutilon englerianum Ulbr.; and others