Abutilon theophrasti China jute (Malvaceae)

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Abutilon theophrasti
China jute
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The Abutilon theophrasti plant species is found in Asia - tropical. Naturalised in S.E. Europe and the Mediterranean[50]. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as China jute. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. avicennae. Gaertn.

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Latin Name:  Abutilon theophrasti
Common Name:  China jute
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Medik.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Cultivated ground and waste places in the Mediterranean[50].

Medicinal Information: Ophthalmic. Used in the treatment of dysentery and opacity of the cornea[145, 178]. The leaves contain 0.01% rutin and are used as a demulcent[240]. A tea made from the dried leaves is used in the treatment of dysentery and fevers[222]. A poultice of the leaves is applied to ulcers[222]. The bark is astringent and diuretic[240]. A tea made from the dried root is used in the treatment of dysentery and urinary incontinence[222]. It is also used to treat fevers[240]. The seed is powdered and eaten in the treatment of dysentery, stomachaches etc[222]. It is demulcent, diuretic, emollient, laxative and stomachic[218].

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