Pavonia distinguenda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil. & Naudin
Source:
tro
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 18: 42 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076870
Common Names
- Pavonia distinguenda
- Distinguenda Pavonia
- Distinguenda's Pavonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavonia distinguenda (also called 'Distinguend Pavonia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in wet and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pavonia distinguenda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavonia distinguenda has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavonia distinguenda is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Pavonia distinguenda
Pavonia distinguenda is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19600638: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.