Velvetleaf, scientifically known as Abutilon theophrasti, is a herbaceous plant species that can be found in various parts of the world. This plant species is also known by several other names, including Indian mallow, China jute, butterprint, and pie-marker. It is prized for its medicinal properties and is used in alternative medicine to treat various ailments. Velvetleaf is also used in cosmetic products due to its skin-healing properties. Additionally, it is used as a food crop in some parts of the world, and its seeds are used as a substitute for coffee. Overall, velvetleaf has several other synonyms which are used interchangeably such as velvetweed, velvet plant, velvet mallow, China mallow, buttonweed, and more.