Indian Mallow

Kooloa ulaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Oahu, Lnai, Maui, Hawaii)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated) Abutilon menziesii is known from 10 sub-populations on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Lnai and Oahu, with a total population size of 450-500 individuals.Early Hawaiians used the flowers in lei making. The juice of the red blossoms was used as a laxative.EtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The species epithet menziesii refers to Archibald Menzies (1754-1842) a Scottish surgeon and naturalist, and the first to taxonomically identify the species._____* Kooloa ula. Although the Hawaiian name ula refers to the more commonly seen red (ula) color, kooloa ula flowers are known in a range of colors: pink, pink and white, pale red, maroon, deep purplish-red (wine), salmon, and blond or butter.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_menziesii

Kooloa ulaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Oahu, Lnai, Maui, Hawaii)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Abutilon menziesii is known from 10 sub-populations on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Lnai and Oahu, with a total population size of 450-500 individuals.Early Hawaiians used the flowers in lei making. The juice of the red blossoms was used as a laxative.EtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The species epithet menziesii refers to Archibald Menzies (1754-1842) a Scottish surgeon and naturalist, and the first to taxonomically identify the species._____* Kooloa ula. Although the Hawaiian name ula refers to the more commonly seen red (ula) color, kooloa ula flowers are known in a range of colors: pink, pink and white, pale red, maroon, deep purplish-red (wine), salmon, and blond or butter.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_menziesii

Kooloa ulaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Oahu, Lnai, Maui, Hawaii)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)A rare blond or butter colored form of kooloa ula.* Abutilon menziesii is known from 10 sub-populations on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Lnai and Oahu, with a total population size of 450-500 individuals.Early Hawaiians used the flowers in lei making. The juice of the red blossoms was used as a laxative.EtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The species epithet menziesii refers to Archibald Menzies (1754-1842) a Scottish surgeon and naturalist, and the first to taxonomically identify the species._____* Kooloa ula. Although the Hawaiian name ula refers to the more commonly seen red (ula) color, kooloa ula flowers are known in a range of colors: pink, pink and white, pale red, maroon, deep purplish-red (wine), salmon, and blond or butter.NPH0008nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_menziesii

Kooloa ulaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Oahu, Lnai, Maui, Hawaii)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated) Abutilon menziesii is known from 10 sub-populations on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Lnai and Oahu, with a total population size of 450-500 individuals.Early Hawaiians used the flowers in lei making. The juice of the red blossoms was used as a laxative.EtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The species epithet menziesii refers to Archibald Menzies (1754-1842) a Scottish surgeon and naturalist, and the first to taxonomically identify the species._____* Kooloa ula. Although the Hawaiian name ula refers to the more commonly seen red (ula) color, kooloa ula flowers are known in a range of colors: pink, pink and white, pale red, maroon, deep purplish-red (wine), salmon, and blond or butter.NPH00002nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_menziesii

Kooloa ulaMalvaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsKamoku, LnaiWe could find only one spent flower on all the bushes.Early Hawaiians used the flowers in lei making. The juice of the red blossoms was used as a laxative.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_menziesii

Creel, Chihuahua, Mexico

This variable shrub of tropical Africa has several uses in folk medicine, the bark is a source of a dye and the leaves are used as toilet paper. Here it is a weed near Dodoma, Tanzania.

Naturalized widely from a native range on the southern rim of tropical South America. Known mainly as the Hairy Indian Mallow, and here in northeastern Argentina as Abutilo.

Native along the southern rim of tropical South America. Widely planted and naturalized as Hairy Indian Mallow. Here in northeastern Argentina it is known as Abutilo.

Hidden-petaled abutilon, Kooloa lihilihi hunaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Lnai only)IUCN: Critically Endangered Oahu (Cultivated)Ripe seed capsule (fruit)EtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The specific epithet eremitopetalum literally means "hidden petaled."nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_eremitopetalum

Hidden-petaled abutilon, Kooloa lihilihi hunaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Lnai only)IUCN: Critically Endangered Oahu (Cultivated)EtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The specific epithet eremitopetalum literally means "hidden petaled."nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_eremitopetalum

Hidden-petaled abutilon, Kooloa lihilihi hunaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Lnai only)IUCN: Critically Endangered Oahu (Cultivated)EtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The specific epithet eremitopetalum literally means "hidden petaled."nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_eremitopetalum

Hidden-petaled abutilon, Kooloa lihilihi hunaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Lnai only)IUCN: Critically Endangered Oahu (Cultivated)EtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The specific epithet eremitopetalum literally means "hidden petaled."nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_eremitopetalum

Hidden-petaled abutilon, Kooloa lihilihi hunaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Lnai only)IUCN: Critically Endangered Oahu (Cultivated)EtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The specific epithet eremitopetalum literally means "hidden petaled."nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_eremitopetalum

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Hidden-petaled abutilon, Kooloa lihilihi hunaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Lnai only)IUCN: Critically Endangered Oahu (Cultivated)The calyxes of this form have a rosy flush, but the "hidden petals" inside are apple green.EtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The specific epithet eremitopetalum literally means "hidden petaled."nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_eremitopetalum

Hidden-petaled abutilon, Kooloa lihilihi hunaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Lnai only)IUCN: Critically Endangered Oahu (Cultivated)Ripe seed capsulesEtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The specific epithet eremitopetalum literally means "hidden petaled."nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_eremitopetalum

Hidden-petaled abutilon, Kooloa lihilihi hunaMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Lnai only)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)The calyxes of this form have a rosy flush, but the "hidden petals" inside are apple green.EtymologyThe generic name Abutilon is derived from the Arabic awbtln (ab ln), for malvaceous (mallow-like) plants.The specific epithet eremitopetalum literally means "hidden petaled."nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Abutilon_eremitopetalum