Callianthe striata is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae endemic to southern and southeastern Brazil.
Description Callianthe striata is a terrestrial shrub with 3–5 lobed leaves. The solitary flowers are pendulous. They possess an exserted staminal tube.Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. (n.d.). Callianthe striata (G.F.Dicks. ex Lindl.) Donnell. Flora E Funga Do Brasil. Retrieved July 18, 2026, from https://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/FB134862
Taxonomy Callianthe striata, formerly Abutilon striatum, is sometimes considered a synonym of Callianthe picta, formerly Abutilon pictum.
Distribution and habitat It is endemic to the region spanning from São Paulo to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Cultivation It may be cultivated in partial shade to full sun to.Chinese Lantern (Callianthe striata). (n.d.). National Gardening Association. Retrieved July 18, 2026, from https://garden.org/plants/view/203751/Chinese-Lantern-Callianthe-striata/
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