Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustipetala
ID:
1250152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 31: 51 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249490



Common Names

  • Angustipetala Pavonia
  • Pavonia angustipetala
  • Angustipetala


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Description

Pavonia angustipetala (also called 'Narrow-Petaled Pavonia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It typically grows up to 2 m in height and has a dense, rounded crown. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia angustipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pavonia angustipetala is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petalled, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia angustipetala is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. For cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy, mature plant and place it in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. For seeds, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist. Place the seeds in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, transplant them to a larger pot or into the ground.

Where to Find Pavonia angustipetala

Pavonia angustipetala is native to Mexico and Central America.

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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