About Bell Mallow
Bell Mallow (Abutilon ranadei) is an undershrub belonging to the Malvaceae family (Mallow/Hibiscus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, axillary/cymose flower clusters, capsule/schizocarp/berry fruit. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-January. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Critically Endangered (CR).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Abutilon ranadei
- Genus
- Abutilon
- Family
- MALVACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-January
- Conservation status
- Critically Endangered (CR)
Local Names
- Marathi
- Ghanti-Mudra, Son-Ghanta, सोनघंटा
Botanical family
Malvaceae
Mallow/Hibiscus family
Bell Mallow belongs to the Malvaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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