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Malvaceae
Brazilian Bellflower
Abutilon megapotamicum
Joy and playfulness.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Abutilon
- Native to
- Brazil
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- semi-evergreen shrub
- Height
- 4-8 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- rich, moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The flowers hang like tiny Chinese lanterns, with a red calyx surrounding a yellow skirt of petals.
- Its species name megapotamicum means 'of the great river,' referring to the Rio Grande region of Brazil.
- Hummingbirds are the primary pollinators, hovering beneath the pendant flowers to reach the nectar.
- The plant can bloom nearly year-round in mild climates, providing continuous color.
- It can be trained as a climbing plant against walls and trellises despite not having natural climbing mechanisms.
Color meanings
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celebration
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lightheartedness