UK Flowers: Herbs, Shrubs, Vines & Trees
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Trailing Abutilon

Shrub Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Trailing Abutilon
Callianthe Megapotamica
Order: Malvales Family: Malvaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Trailing Abutilon
MainColor Orange
PlantType Shrub Icon Shrub
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season November
ImageUrl Callianthe-001
Photographer DP
Location Kensington
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Callianthe megapotamica is a shrub or small tree with distinctive bell-shaped flowers that are often red or orange with a darker interior. The leaves are broad and maple-like, giving the plant its common name.

Distribution

This species is native to South America, particularly found in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. It thrives in subtropical and tropical climates.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - There are no known edible parts of this plant.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - There are no reports of toxicity to humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - There are no reports of toxicity to pets.

Active Compounds

None known.

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