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Redvein Abutilon

Callianthe picta

The Redvein Abutilon is a beautiful flower with bright red veins on its petals. It loves to grow in warm places and adds a splash of color to gardens and parks.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Redvein Abutilon has striking bell-shaped flowers, hanging downwards like lanterns. Its delicate petals are usually yellow to orange, intricately marked with prominent, dark red veins. The leaves are typically bright green, often heart-shaped or lobed.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalvalesFamilyMalvaceaeGenusCallianthe
Redvein Abutilon
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Redvein Abutilon

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its lantern-like flowers gently sway in the breeze, like tiny dancers!

Some people believe these bell-shaped flowers bring good luck to their gardens!

The plant's scientific name Callianthe means "beautiful flower" in Greek!

You can watch hummingbirds dart around, sipping nectar from its colorful blooms!

Special abilities

Ability

Nectar Beacon

Redvein Abutilon has bright, pendulous flowers with prominent red veins that act like runway lights for pollinators, guiding them to its sweet nectar.

Ability

Continuous Bloomer

Redvein Abutilon can produce flowers almost non-stop in ideal warm conditions, greatly increasing its chances to attract pollinators and make seeds.

Ability

Seed Sprinkler

Redvein Abutilon can produce many seeds that easily drop and sprout, helping new plants grow and spread in its favorite places.

Measurements & details

Height
100-300 cm
Spread
60-150 cm
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Bloom Season
Year-round in warm climates; spring to fall elsewhere
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Chinese Lantern

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Redvein Abutilon?

100-300 cm

How wide does Redvein Abutilon spread?

60-150 cm

How big are the flowers on Redvein Abutilon?

3-5 cm

When does Redvein Abutilon bloom?

Year-round in warm climates; spring to fall elsewhere

Is Redvein Abutilon edible?

No

Is Redvein Abutilon toxic?

None

What is Redvein Abutilon's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Redvein Abutilon pollinated?

Insect

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