Abutilon whistleri
| Abutilon whistleri | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Abutilon |
| Species: | A. whistleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Abutilon whistleri | |
Abutilon whistleri is a species of flowering plant in the Mallow family. It is endemic to the island nation of Samoa, specifically on the island of Savaiʻi. It is critically endangered due to invasive plants, pests, and flooding.
Characteristics
The plant can grow up to 18 m (59 ft) tall and it produces small subglobose capsule fruits that are around 1.2–1.5 cm (0.47–0.59 in) wide. The leaves are heart-shaped and its flowers are white.[2]
References
- ↑ Flynn, T.; Wood, K.; Lorence, D.H.; Nyberg, B. (2023). "Abutilon whistleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T103704869A103705948. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T103704869A103705948.en.
- ↑ "The Flora of Samoa - Abutilon whistleri". Florasamoa. 1981. Archived from the original on 19 February 2026. Retrieved 13 July 2026.