Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
pavonii
ID:
158202

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hallier f.) D.F.Austin & Staples

Source:
ipni

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 67: 264 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157531



Common Names

  • Merremia Pavonii
  • Pavon's Merremia
  • Pavon's Woodrose


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Description

Merremia pavonii (also called Peacock Merremia, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to the southeastern United States. It has white star-shaped flowers and is found in open woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Merremia pavonii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Merremia pavonii has white, funnel-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merremia pavonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Merremia pavonii

Merremia pavonii is native to the southeastern United States, found in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. It grows in wet areas, such as swamps, bogs, and wet meadows.

Merremia pavonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merremia pavonii?

Merremia pavonii

What type of plant is Merremia pavonii?

A flowering vine

Where is Merremia pavonii native to?

Tropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Merremia genus

Merremia poranoides, Merremia calycina, Merremia candei, Merremia warderensis, Merremia aniseiifolia, Merremia calyculata, Merremia crassinervia, Merremia dichotoma, Merremia ellenbeckii, Merremia gallabatensis, Merremia gregorii, Merremia hornbyi, Merremia incisa, Merremia porrecta, Merremia setisepala, Merremia spongiosa, Merremia steenisii, Merremia truncata, Merremia xanthophylla, Merremia pavonii, Merremia obtusa, Merremia verdcourtiana, Merremia retusa, Merremia rajasthanensis, Merremia gracilis, Merremia caloxantha, Merremia wurdackii, Merremia platyphylla, Merremia eberhardtii, Merremia subsessilis, Merremia tonkinensis, Merremia clemensiana, Merremia dissecta, Merremia emarginata, Merremia hederacea, Merremia aegyptia, Merremia umbellata, Merremia malvifolia, Merremia palmata, Merremia pterygocaulos, Merremia verecunda, Merremia discoidesperma, Merremia gorinii, Merremia hemmingiana, Merremia gemella, Merremia hainanensis, Merremia sibirica, Merremia hirta, Merremia yunnanensis, Merremia cordata,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
Daniel Frank Austin (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Austin' in the authors string.
George William Staples (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staples' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280801-2: Based on the initial data import