abutilon

[ uh-byoot-l-on ]

noun

1. any tropical shrub belonging to the genus Abutilon, of the mallow family, comprising the flowering maples.

abutilon

/ əˈbjuːtɪlən /

noun

1. any shrub or herbaceous plant of the malvaceous genus Abutilon, such as the flowering maple, that have showy white, yellow, or red flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of abutilon¹

1725–35; < New Latin < Arabic abūṭīlūn

Word History and Origins

Origin of abutilon¹

C18: New Latin from Arabic

Example Sentences

Seasonal plantings of red-flowering canna and a scarlet abutilon add summer color and set a color scheme for garden accessories.

From Seattle Times

We recommend Palmer’s Indian mallow, Abutilon palmeri, a somewhat rare plant that will appeal to your independent nature.

From Los Angeles Times

We recommend Palmer’s Indian mallow, Abutilon palmeri, a somewhat rare plant that will appeal to your independent nature.

From Los Angeles Times

The bare stems of fig trees are bursting out into their first yellow leaf; and the hedges of red roses and abutilon fill every nook with masses of bright colour unknown except in lands where spring comes with gentle touch and warm, sweet days of sunny weather.

From Project Gutenberg

Still, as in the laburnum just mentioned, in the variegated jasmine and in Abutilon Darwinii, in the copper beech and in the horse-chestnut, the influence of a variegated scion has occasionally shown itself in the production from the stock of variegated shoots.

From Project Gutenberg