Florida Keys Indian Mallow
Abutilon hirtum
Abutilon hirtum is a plant traditionally found in the Changa Manga Forest of Pakistan. While it has not been widely used in traditional medicine, studies indicate that its life cycle can be influenced by environmental factors and that the pink bollworm develops faster on malvaceous hosts like A. hirtum compared to Bt cotton. Scientific evidence suggests that the ethanolic leaf extract of Abutilon hirtum exhibits dose-dependent cytotoxic and genotoxic effects, though these findings are preliminary and require further investigation. Additionally, both A. hirtum and Vitex doniana extracts have shown antibacterial activity against Salmonella isolates, with varying effectiveness. No significant safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study found significant variability in plant community composition influenced by edaphic factors and environmental gradients in the Changa Manga Forest.
- The life cycle of pink bollworm was completed on malvaceous hosts like Abutilon hirtum, though development was faster on these hosts compared to Bt cotton.
- Both Abutilon hirtum and Vitex doniana extracts showed antibacterial activity against Salmonella isolates, with varying effectiveness.
- The ethanolic leaf extract of Abutilon hirtum showed dose-dependent cytotoxic and genotoxic effects in cell lines and Allium cepa assays.
Frequently asked questions
What is Florida Keys Indian Mallow?
Florida Keys Indian Mallow (Abutilon hirtum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Florida Keys Indian Mallow?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Florida Keys Indian Mallow; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found significant variability in plant community composition influenced by edaphic factors and environmental gradients in the Changa Manga Forest.
How strong is the evidence for Florida Keys Indian Mallow?
The strongest finding for Florida Keys Indian Mallow carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Florida Keys Indian Mallow safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Florida Keys Indian Mallow in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Florida Keys Indian Mallow interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Florida Keys Indian Mallow in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Florida Keys Indian Mallow?
Florida Keys Indian Mallow is also known as: Канатник жёстковолосистый, Abutilon hérissé.
Is Florida Keys Indian Mallow a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Use of Vitex doniana (black plum) and Abutilon hirtum (Florida keys) extracts as an integral part of phytomedicine in tackling multidrug-resistant Salmonella. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Evaluation of the antioxidant activity, genotoxic, and cytotoxic effects of the ethanolic leaves extract of Abutilon hirtum (Lam.) Sweet using in vitro assays. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Ecological analysis of plant community structure and soil effects in subtropical forest ecosystem. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparative biology and morphometrics of pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) on Bt cotton and alternate malvaceous hosts. literature abstract metadata