Pavonia domatiifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Florence
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Fl. Polynésie Franç. 2: 230 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474600
Common Names
- Pavonia domatiifera
- Domatiifera Pavonia
- Domatiifera Pavonia Plant
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Pavonia domatiifera (also called Tomato 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 domatiifera 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 domatiifera is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavonia domatiifera 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 domatiifera
Pavonia domatiifera is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Pavonia domatiifera FAQ
What type of plant is Pavonia domatiifera?
Pavonia domatiifera is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.
Where is Pavonia domatiifera found?
Pavonia domatiifera is native to Brazil.
What is the growth habit of Pavonia domatiifera?
Pavonia domatiifera 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,
References
Jacques Florence (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Florence' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065106-1: Based on the initial data import