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Abutilon megapotamicum Trailing abutilon Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Abutilon megapotamicum plant species is found in S. America - Brazil. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Trailing abutilon. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. vexillarium. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Abutilon megapotamicum Common Name: Trailing abutilon Family: Malvaceae Author: (Spreng.)St.Hill.&Naudin. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2 Mature Width: 2 Habitat: Not known
Cultivation Notes: Requires a sunny position or part day shade in a fertile well-drained soil[200]. Dislikes drought[200].
This species is only hardy in the mildest areas of Britain, tolerating temperatures down to between -5 to -10°c when given the protection of a south or southwest facing wall[11, 184, 200]. A deep mulch in winter and tying in growth to the wall will maximise protection in winter[200]. If the plant is cut back by cold weather, it will normally resprout from the base in the spring and can flower on the current year's growth[202].
Dead-heading plants to prevent seeding can enhance longevity[200].
Tip-prune young plants to promote a bushy habit, older plants can be cut back hard annually in spring if required[200].
There are some named forms, selected for their ornamental value[200]. There is a variegated form in cultivation, this variegation is as a result of infection by abutilon mosaic virus[184, 200].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
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