Flower · GBIF taxon 7900084
Redvein Abutilon
Callianthe pictaAlso known as Red Vein Indian Mallow, Redvein Flowering Maple, Chinese Lantern, Red Vein Chinese Lanterns
Redvein abutilon is an evergreen subtropical shrub celebrated for its pendulous, bell-shaped blossoms of rich yellow to salmon-orange netted with prominent crimson veins. The maple-like lobed leaves provide a lush backdrop for flowers that hang like delicate lanterns nearly year-round in frost-free climates. In its native South American range, the copious nectar hidden within these drooping bells serves as an indispensable energy source for foraging hummingbirds and specialized bees.
FloweringShrubOrnamental
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil nutrients
Predators
- Green Peach Aphid
- Silverleaf Whitefly
- Two-spotted Spider Mite
ThreatsHabitat loss from agricultural expansion and susceptibility to whitefly-transmitted mosaic viruses
HabitatsSubtropical forest margins, thickets, riparian edges, and cultivated gardens
Life span10–20 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderMalvales
- FamilyMalvaceae
- GenusCallianthe
- SpeciesCallianthe picta
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Hummingbird Watching: Watch pendant blooms in early morning when visiting hummingbirds hover underneath to feed.
- Foliage Inspection: Examine leaf undersides closely to check for sap-sucking whiteflies or scale insects.
- Garden Cultivation: Provide dappled shade and shelter from strong winds, which can damage the brittle flowering stems.
Image unavailablePollinator 
Close Relative (c) Greg III Espera, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Same Family (c) anneheathen, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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