Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
475293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 4: 119 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474625



Common Names

  • Pavonia angustifolia
  • Angustifolia Pavonia
  • Narrow-leaved Pavonia


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Synonyms

  • Malache angustifolia Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Pavonia angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Pavonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 5 meters in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate. It prefers moist soils and is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pavonia angustifolia is a small, white flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, spherical seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia angustifolia is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and taken from the tips of the branches. They should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pavonia angustifolia

Pavonia angustifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Pavonia angustifolia FAQ

What type of plant is Pavonia angustifolia?

Pavonia angustifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.

Where is Pavonia angustifolia found?

Pavonia angustifolia is native to Brazil.

What is the growth habit of Pavonia angustifolia?

Pavonia angustifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

Species in the Pavonia genus

Pavonia castaneifolia, Pavonia rotundifolia, Pavonia sepioides, Pavonia sepium, Pavonia serrata, Pavonia sidifolia, Pavonia somalensis, Pavonia schiedeana, Pavonia schimperiana, Pavonia senegalensis, Pavonia schweinfurthii, Pavonia semiserrata, Pavonia papilionacea, Pavonia paucibracteata, Pavonia penduliflora, Pavonia paniculata, Pavonia paludicola, Pavonia peruviana, Pavonia propinqua, Pavonia purpusii, Pavonia pleuranthera, Pavonia pirottae, Pavonia procumbens, Pavonia zeylanica, Pavonia stolzii, Pavonia triloba, Pavonia steudneri, Pavonia urens, Pavonia fonsecana, Pavonia falconensis, Pavonia firmiflora, Pavonia friisii, Pavonia dasypetala, Pavonia fruticosa, Pavonia gossweileri, Pavonia geminiflora, Pavonia fryxelliana, Pavonia fryxellii, Pavonia gallaensis, Pavonia brevibracteolata, Pavonia burchellii, Pavonia calycina, Pavonia cancellata, Pavonia candida, Pavonia baumliana, Pavonia blepharicarpa, Pavonia cristata, Pavonia cochensis, Pavonia columella, Pavonia malacophylla,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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