Abutilon-Hemp

Abutilon theophrasti is commonly called velvetleaf, velvet plant, velvetweed, or Chinese jute. It is an annual plant in the Malvaceae family and is native to Central and East Asia. This species is the type for the genus Abutilon. The name 'theophrasti' was given in recognition of Theophrastus, an ancient Greek botanist and philosopher. It was first described in 1787 and is found in regions including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, parts of Europe, and other global locations.