Listing
Sep 17, 1990
Sep 17, 1990 Listing (Endangered)
ETWP; Proposed Endangered Status for Six Plants from the Island of Lanai, HI; 55 FR 38236 38242
- Publication type: Proposed
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Overview
Abutilon eremitopetalum is a shrub in the mallow family (Malvaceae) and endemic to the island of Lanai. Leaves are grayish-green, densely hairy, heart-shaped leaves 7 to 12 cm (2.5 to 5 in) long. One or two flowers on stems up to 4 cm (1.5 in) long are in the leaf axils. The calyx of the flowers is green, cup-shaped, and about 1.5 cm (0.5 in) long. The petals are shorter than the calyx and are bright green on the upper surface and reddish on the lower surface. The staminal column extends beyond the calyx and is white to yellow, with red style branches tipped with green stigmas. The fruit is a hairy, brown, dry, cylindrical capsule and about 1 cm (0.3 in) long. It is the only Abutilon on Lanai whose flowers have green petals hidden within the calyx.
Scientific Name
Abutilon eremitopetalum
Common Name
hiddenpetal Indian mallow
No common name
FWS Category
Flowering Plants
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