Hairy Indian Mallow
Abutilon grandiflorum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hairy Indian Mallow, scientifically known as Abutilon grandiflorum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its soft, pubescent foliage, this plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies. It possesses significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall wellness through its bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Hairy Indian Mallow
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- Hairy Indian Mallow
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Abutilo
German:
- Großblättrige Schönmalve
French:
- Abutilon à grandes feuilles
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Abutilon grandiflorumTaxonomical 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Abutilon grandiflorum, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are typically characterized by their distinct shape and texture, serving as the main part of the plant from which various therapeutic extracts are derived. In many applications, these leaves are processed to harness their bioactive properties, making them the most significant part used for healing purposes.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Acta poloniae pharmaceutica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Abutilon grandiflorum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, p-Hydroxybenzoic, quercetin 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-Hydroxybenzoic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
kaempferol
- Acta poloniae pharmaceutica
p-Hydroxybenzoic
- Acta poloniae pharmaceutica
quercetin 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside
- Acta poloniae pharmaceutica
Activities
Abutilon grandiflorum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Acta poloniae pharmaceutica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |