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Abutilon purpurascens
Evergreen shrub
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The Abutilon purpurascens plant species is found in S. America - Brazil. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. esculentum. A.St.Hill.

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Latin Name:  Abutilon purpurascens
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  (Link.)Schum.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  2.4   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Not known



Propagation Notes:  Seed - sow March in a warm greenhouse. The seed germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 15°c[133]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts, and consider giving them some protection from the cold for their first winter outdoors. Cuttings of young shoots in spring. Very easy, they root quickly[1]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July in a frame[200]. Very easy, they root quickly[1]. Cuttings of mature wood, November in a cold frame.

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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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