Abutilon grandiflorum
Abutilon grandiflorum, commonly known as the Flowering Abutilon, is a striking ornamental shrub prized for its large, bell-shaped blooms. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is utilized in various traditional medicinal practices to address diverse health concerns, showcasing its unique pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Abutilon grandiflorum
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Abutilon grandiflorum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvaceae within the genus Abutilon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Abutilon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution spanning several continents. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Spain. Moving toward West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found in the Gulf of Guinea Islands as well as the DR Congo. Its range further extends into East Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the landscapes of Kenya. Finally, the species is also documented occurring within Tanzania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
Chemicals
Abutilon grandiflorum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, p-hydroxybenzoic, quercetin 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxybenzoic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Abutilon grandiflorum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |