Hairy Indian mallow
Abutilon grandifolium

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is best in full sun and a fertile well-drained soil. In South America it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canary Islands, Chile, Hawaii, India, Marquesas, Pacific, Paraguay, Peru, Sao Tome and Principe, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds - oil

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Abutilon graveolens Sweet;