Velvet Leaf (Abutilon theophrasti Medik) also known as: Indian Mallow, Butterprint, Pie Marker, Velvet Weed, Indian Hemp, Cotton-Weed, Butter-Weed, Buttonweed, etc. Division - Magnoliaphyta Class - Magnoliopsida Subclass - Dilleniidae Order - Malvales Family - Malvaceae Genus - Abutilon This plant is part of the malvaceae family of plants, which includes some incredible ornamental flowers, such as the hollyhock and hibiscus. Weeds Taxonomic List List by Scientific Name List by Common Name