Abutilon persicum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Genus: | Abutilon |
Species: | A. persicum
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Binomial name | |
Abutilon persicum | |
Synonyms | |
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Abutilon persicum is a large erect shrub, growing up to 1–2 m high. [1] The stem yields a long and silky fibre which can be used to make rope. [2] It prefers moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests.[ citation needed]