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Abutilon theophrasti

From plants found near Balclutha, Otago.<br>Photographer: John Steel, Licence: All rights reserved. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Detail of androgynoecium.<br>Photographer: John Steel, Date taken: 13/04/2016, Licence: All rights reserved. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Calyx hairs detail, near Balclutha.<br>Photographer: John Steel, Date taken: 13/04/2016, Licence: All rights reserved. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Adaxial surface of petal, near Balclutha.<br>Photographer: John Steel, Date taken: 13/04/2016, Licence: All rights reserved. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Schizocarp, near Balclutha.<br>Photographer: John Steel, Date taken: 13/04/2016, Licence: All rights reserved. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Plant found near Balclutha.<br>Photographer: John Steel, Date taken: 13/04/2016, Licence: All rights reserved. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Peduncle detail.<br>Photographer: John Steel, Date taken: 13/04/2016, Licence: All rights reserved. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Adaxial surface of sepal, from a plant found near Balclutha.<br>Photographer: John Steel, Date taken: 13/04/2016, Licence: All rights reserved. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

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Common names

velvet leaf

Biostatus

Exotic

Conservation status

Not applicable

Category

Vascular

Structural class

Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons

Flower colours

Yellow

Detailed taxonomy

Genus

Family

Authority

Abutilon theophrasti Medik.

Endemic family

No

Ecology

Year naturalised

1978

Origin

Mediterranean and US

Reason for introduction

Accidental

Other information

Extra information

Significant newly established agricultural weed subject to active management by the Ministry for Primary Industries - more information here.

Etymology

abutilon: From the Arabic word for a mallow-like plant.