Pavonia cristata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz ex Gürke
Source:
ksu
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 407 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474515
Common Names
- Pavonia cristata
- Cristata Pavonia
- Crested Pavonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavonia cristata (also called Pavonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and yellow-green fruits. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a popular ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Pavonia cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavonia cristata has white or pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavonia cristata is an evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Pavonia cristata
Pavonia cristata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be grown indoors or outdoors in a sunny spot.
Pavonia cristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavonia cristata?
Pavonia cristata
What is the common name of Pavonia cristata?
Crested Pavonia
What is the native range of Pavonia cristata?
South Africa
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,
References
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:562818-1: Based on the initial data import