Greenflower indian mallow (Abutilon sandwicense)
Description
Abutilon sandwicense, commonly known as the greenflower Indian mallow, is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae, that is endemic to the island of O-ahu, Hawaii, in the United States. It inhabits dry forests on the slopes of the Wai-anae Range at elevations of 400-600 m (1,300-2,000 ft). Associated plants include lama (Diospyros sandwicensis), -lama (D. hillebrandii), m-maki (Pipturus albidus), kalia (Elaeocarpus bifidus), -ulu (Sapindus oahuensis), olopua (Nestegis sandwicensis), and alahe-e (Psydrax odorata). Greenflower Indian mallow is a shrub, reaching a height of 1.5-3 m (4.9-9.8 ft). It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Malvales
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Family: Malvaceae
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Genus: Abutilon
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