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Abutilon eremitopetalum 

Common Name: Hidden-petaled abutilon,
Hidden-petaled ilima

Abutilon incanum

Hawaiian Name: ʻIlima pua kea, Koʻoloa kea, Maʻo
Common Name: Hoary abutilon

Species

Abutilon eremitopetalum

COMMON NAMES

  • Hidden-petaled abutilon
  • Hidden-petaled ilima
SYNONYMS

  • Abortopetalum eremitopetalum
  • Abutilon cryptopetalum

Family

Malvaceae

DID YOU KNOW…?
As its scientific name suggests, the hidden-petaled abutilon (Abutilon eremitopetalum) is one of only three of the 150 or so worldwide species of Abutilon that have its petals completely “hidden” from sight. One only sees the fuzzy calyx (the portion covering the petals) and the prominent red stamen protruding from the flower with the lime green lime petals totally hidden within the calyx.

Distribution Status
Endemic

Endangered Species Status
Federally Listed

Plant Form / Growth Habit

  • Sprawling Shrub
  • Shrub

Mature Size, Height (in feet)

  • Shrub, Small, 2 to 6
  • Shrub, Medium, 6 to 10

Life Span
Long lived (Greater than 5 years)

Landscape Uses

  • Accent
  • Container
  • Hedges
  • Screening
  • Specimen Plant

Additional Landscape Use Information
Certainly not the most impressive of the native abutlion species, but nonetheless, a unique and rare addition to a native landscape! They are rather easy to grow and maintain in a landscape and perform much like koʻoloa ʻula. With its attractive silvery-greenish foliage, this plant can be used as an accent shrub.

Source of Fragrance

  • No Fragrance

Plant Produces Flowers
Yes

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