Abutilon otocarpum F.Muell.

It is a small shrub. It grows up to 50 cm high. The young shoots are covered with white soft hairs. The leaves are 1-5 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The edges of the leaves are scalloped. The leaves are thick and dark green. The flowers are 1-1.5 cm long and yellow. The seed capsule is 1 cm long and hairy. It has a depression near where the fruit is attached to the stalk which helps distinguish this species form similar ones. The seeds are curved and wrinkled. The seeds are reasonably large in size and easily collected.

It grows in tropical and subtropical places. It grows in desert areas often near stream banks and flood plains. It suits a hot dry climate. It needs good drainage and does not do well in humid places. It can grow in slight shade. It can grow in arid places.

The seeds are eaten. They have a nutty flavour and can be eaten without preparation.

It is grown from seed. Fire helps the germination and growth of this plant.