Abutilon megapotamicum (Flowering Maple) - Video 1

Botanical names: Abutilon megapotamicum, Abutilon vexillarium, Callianthe megapotamica

Common names: Flowering Maple, Trailing Abutilon, Brazilian Bell-flower

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: Brazil, Uruguay

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Abutilon megapotamicum
Brazilian Bell-flower is a fun and easy-to-grow hummingbird magnet for the perennial border. In the garden or in a hanging container, it spreads to several feet wide in a single season.


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