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Abutilon megapotamicum
Trailing abutilon
Evergreen shrub
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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.

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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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