Velvetleaf
- Product number: 343500
- Origin: Mediterranean, South Asia
- Latin: Abutilon theophrasti
A useful, ancient cultivated plant from Mediterranean and South Asian countries. The strong, jute-like fiber of velvetleaf has been used in China since 2000 BC. The seeds are eaten in China and Kashmir. The ornamental fruits (cook briefly when unripe), flowers, and leaves are edible. The seeds are eaten raw (unripe) or cooked; when dried, they are ground into a powder and used in soups and other dishes. Mixed into bread dough, it gives bread a special aroma! Velvetleaf is an annual plant belonging to the mallow family (Malvaceae). The soft and finely hairy plant grows 0.5-1.5 m tall (even over 2 m in a greenhouse!). The heart-shaped leaves are large: 15-25 cm! After the yellow flowers, very ornamental fruits develop, which are also very sturdy for cutting!
Names:
Latin: Abutilon theophrasti
Dutch: Fluweelblad
Also known as: Boterstempel
English: Velvetleaf, China Jute, Buttonweed, Butterprint, Pie-marker or Indian Mallow
Sowing method:
.
Sowing/planting time:
Harvesting time:
Soil type:
Cultivation location:
Position:
- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: Mediterranean, South Asia
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
- Attractive to insects:
- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Abutilon theophrasti
- Dutch: Velvetleaf
- Also known as: Butter stamp
- English: Velvetleaf, China Jute, Buttonweed, Butterprint, Pie-marker or Indian Mallow
