''Abutilon pannosum'' is a subshrub species of the family Malvaceae. It is a perennial shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall.

Morphology

Velvety,

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base shaped leaves, with wooly appearance at the lower surfaces while the upper surface are somewhat scabrous. 1.5 cm to 8cm long petiole. Erect stems and yellow-orange corolla and dark red or purple base. Seeds are brownish-black and oval shaped.

Distribution

''Abutilon pannosum'' is native to many countries in tropical and Horn of Africa, Yemen, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India and Pakistan.

Utilisation

''Abutilon pannosum'' seed are used as a herbal laxative while its flower extracts are used for improving sexual performance.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q17573048 pannosum Flora of the Indian subcontinent Flora of Saudi Arabia Flora of Cape Verde Flora of West Tropical Africa