Abutilon theophrasti, also known as velvetleaf, velvet plant, velvetweed and the Chinese jute[2] is an annual plant in the family Malvaceae that is native to Central and East Asia.

The heart-shaped leaves are soft and velvety. Velvetleaf is usually considered to be an annual, although it can grow as a short lived perennial in zones 8-11. It can grow up to 8 feet tall in a single season …

Velvetleaf is an annual flower native to China, Central and Southeast Asia. Scientifically known as Albutilon theophrasti, this invasive weed can grow 7-8′ tall in optimum conditions and crowd out …

Velvetleaf, (Abutilon theophrasti), annual hairy plant of the mallow family (Malvaceae) native to southern Asia. The plant is cultivated in northern China for its fibre and is widely naturalized in warmer regions …

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) is an aggressive annual weed that is throughout the United States, and a significant weed of corn and soybean production. The plant thrives in nutrient-rich soils and …

Velvetleaf, a summer annual broadleaf plant, is a problematic weed for many crops in the United States, particularly where cotton, corn, or soybeans are major crops. It was introduced to North America …

Sep 22, 2024 · Velvetleaf, Abutilon theophrasti, is a noxious weed in American farm fields, but has a long history of use for food, medicine, and fiber in China and India. It’s also a food source for many …

Jun 1, 2020 · Velvetleaf is often called elephant ears (leaf shape) or butterprint/buttonweed (seed capsules). It was one of the major weed problems in Iowa corn and soybean fields during the 1960s …

Oct 13, 2025 · Velvetleaf is an annual weed that typically grows between three and seven feet tall. Broad, heart-shaped leaves (up to five inches wide) alternate on the upright, branching stems. Five …

Oct 13, 2023 · Velvetleaf’s large, heart-shaped leaves are covered on both sides with tiny hairs that make the leaf feel remarkably soft. They grow in an alternate pattern and have pointed tips.