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Redvein Abutilon

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Callianthe picta

Redvein Abutilon
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Overview

Callianthe picta, formerly Abutilon pictum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to southern Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The plant has become naturalised in Central America, and is used in horticulture. Common names include redvein abutilon, red vein Indian mallow, redvein flowering maple, Chinese-lantern and red vein Chinese lanterns. Callianthe striata is sometimes considered a synonym of C. picta.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Callianthe picta — CC BY-SA 4.0