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'''''Abutilon''''' is a large [[genus]] of about 150 species of broadleaf [[evergreen]]s in the [[mallow]] family ([[Malvaceae]]). The genus includes [[Annual plant|annuals]], [[Perennial plant|perennials]], [[shrub]]s, and small [[tree]]s ranging from 1-10 m tall, and can be found wild in the tropical and subtropical regions of all continents. [[leaf|Leaves]] are alternate, unlobed or palmately lobed with 3-7 lobes. The [[flower]]s are conspicuous, have five petals, and come mostly in red, pink, orange, yellow or white.
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'''''Abutilon''''' is a large [[genus]] of about 150 species of broadleaf [[evergreen]]s in the [[mallow]] family ([[Malvaceae]]),. The genus includes [[Annual plant|annuals]], [[Perennial plant|perennials]], [[shrub]]s, and small [[tree]]s ranging from 1-10 m tall. [[leaf|Leaves]] are alternate, unlobed or palmately lobed with 3-7 lobes. The [[flower]]s are conspicuous, have five petals, and come mostly in red, pink, orange, yellow or white.
    
Common names include '''Abutilon''', '''Chinese Bell Flower''', '''Chinese Lantern''', '''Mallow''', '''Indian Mallow''', and '''Flowering Maple'''.  The names with maple refer to the maple-like leaves of some species, though the genus is not related to true [[maple]]s).
 
Common names include '''Abutilon''', '''Chinese Bell Flower''', '''Chinese Lantern''', '''Mallow''', '''Indian Mallow''', and '''Flowering Maple'''.  The names with maple refer to the maple-like leaves of some species, though the genus is not related to true [[maple]]s).
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==Distribution and habitat==
 
==Distribution and habitat==
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Abutilons can be found wild in the tropical and subtropical regions of all continents, though most are native to South America.
    
==References==
 
==References==