More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Flowers of Zihuatanejo
Anglestem Indian Mallow
Abutilon trisulcatum
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 trisulcatum
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 trisulcatum is a flowering plant in the mallow family (Malvaceae). Members of the genus Abutilon are typically shrubs or subshrubs with simple, often hairy leaves and five-petalled flowers. Species identification is best confirmed using the plant’s leaf shape, flower characteristics, and fruit, as these features can overlap among related species.
Range
• Abutilon trisulcatum, commonly called anglestem Indian mallow, is native from Texas through Mexico and Central America to the Caribbean. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• This annual or short-lived perennial herb, sometimes growing as a subshrub, is associated with seasonally dry tropical environments. It commonly grows in dry shrubland, open disturbed ground, and along roadsides, particularly in warm lowland areas.