Abutilon theophrasti
Common name
velvet leaf
Family
Malvaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Yellow
Year naturalised
1978
Origin
Mediterranean and US
Reason for introduction
Accidental
Etymology
abutilon: From the Arabic word for a mallow-like plant.
Weed
Significant newly established agricultural weed subject to active management by the Ministry for Primary Industries - more information here.