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Plantas invasoras : Abutilon theophrasti (Velvetleaf, China Jute, Buttonweed, Butterprint, Pie-maker o Indian Mallow) es una especie de planta caducifolia pertenecinete a la familia Malvaceae, es originaria del sur de Asia.- ......................:http://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Especial:Libro&bookcmd=download&collection_id=289e8a847351b4e527c7ea6ad9340b67624813f5&writer=rdf2latex&return_to=Abutilon+theophrasti

Abutilon theophrasti Medik.

velvetleaf Indian-mallow

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New England Distribution

Adapted from BONAP data

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North America Distribution

Adapted from BONAP data

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Facts About

Velvetleaf Indian-mallow is native to China where it is cultivated for its fibers, used to make string, rope, shoes, rugs and other products. It is also used in Chinese herbal medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and stomach ache. In North America, it is an introduced invader and a serious pest of agriculture and disturbed areas.

Habitat

Anthropogenic (man-made or disturbed habitats), meadows and fields

Characteristics

Habitat

terrestrial

New England state

• Connecticut
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire
• Rhode Island
• Vermont

Flower petal color

• orange
• yellow

Leaf type

the leaves are simple (lobed or unlobed but not separated into leaflets)

Leaf arrangement

alternate: there is one leaf per node along the stem

Leaf blade edges

the edge of the leaf blade has teeth

Flower symmetry

there are two or more ways to evenly divide the flower (the flower is radially symmetrical)

Number of sepals, petals or tepals

there are five petals, sepals, or tepals in the flower

Fusion of sepals and petals

• both the petals and sepals are separate and not fused
• the petals or the sepals are fused into a cup or tube

Stamen number

13 or more

Fruit type (general)

• the fruit is dry and splits open when ripe
• the fruit is dry but does not split open when ripe

Fruit length

12 mm

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Wetland Status

Occurs only in non-wetlands. (Wetland indicator code: UPL)

New England Distribution and Conservation Status

Distribution

Connecticut

present

Maine

present

Massachusetts

present

New Hampshire

present

Rhode Island

present

Vermont

present

Conservation Status

Exact status definitions can vary from state to state. For details, please check with your state.