Abutilon Species, Hairy Indian Mallow

I have not grown this plant. Additional common names are ma‘o (Hawaiian) and punehu ((Tuhuata - Tuhuata Island). It is considered a w...Read Moreidespread weed that has been naturalized throughout the Hawaiian Islands (only location in U.S.) where it is considered to be invasive. This plant has naturalized in other areas as well. Its native distribution is South America and Africa. Long simple hairs, rather than stellate hairs on the stem distinguishes it from Abutilon theophrasti. It is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental or for its fiber.

Do not confuse with Abutilon grandiflorum which is native to Africa and appears to not be considered invasive.

This plant is not native to the U.S.