More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Mallows, Rock-roses, and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER MALVALES
Abutilon macvaughii
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Mallows, Rock-roses, and Allies (Order Malvales)
-Mallow and Hibiscus Family (Family Malvaceae)
-Subfamily Malvoideae
-Tribe Malveae
-Indian Mallows (Genus Abutilon)
-Abutilon macvaughii
The Abutilon Flower is a species of flowering plant that ranges from Mexico to Argentina and Uruguay. This flower is an annual or perennial shrub that grows in woodlands, thickets and disturbed sites. It can be found in a variety of colours, including yellow, orange, pink, and white. Abutilon Flowers have a bell-shaped form, with five petals and a yellow center and can reach up to 3 feet in height.
Description
• Abutilon macvaughii is a shrub in the mallow family (Malvaceae), generally growing about 1–3 m tall. Its foliage is characteristic of Abutilon, with simple, often hairy leaves and five-petalled flowers. Species-specific details of its flower colour and leaf shape are limited in readily available descriptions.
Range
• This species is endemic to western Mexico, with documented native distribution in Jalisco and Colima. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• Abutilon macvaughii grows in seasonally dry tropical environments, including lowland tropical dry forest and disturbed sites. It is associated with warm climates and areas that experience a pronounced dry season.
