It is native to Africa, southern and southwestern Asia (from Saudi Arabia to India), northern Mexico, and the south-central United States.

The alternately arranged leaves are up to 10 centimeters (4 inches) long.

[8] Abutilon fruticosum grows in chaparral and woodlands and on prairies.

[8] Abutilon fruticosum is eaten by wild and domesticated ungulates.

The seeds provide food for birds such as the bobwhite quail.