Malvaceae FAMILY
Abutilon otocarpum
Abutilon otocarpum
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Abutilon otocarpum is a small shrub growing up to 1 metre tall. A fibre was obtained from the stem bark by the Aborigines, but it is unknown if the plant is still utilized today.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeAustralia - All mainland states.
HabitatSemi-arid districts; on red sandy soils, sand rises and dunes[ 365 Title Flora of New South Wales Publication Author Website http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/floraonline.htm Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line resource giving a brief botanical description of all the native plants of New South Wales, their habitat and range, together with diagrams and photographs of the plants. ].