Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1250123

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 24(2): 27 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249461



Common Names

  • Gracilis Pavonia
  • Pavonia gracilis
  • Gracilis


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Description

Pavonia gracilis (also called Pavonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem, native to South America. It grows in open grasslands and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pavonia gracilis 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 gracilis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Pavonia gracilis

Pavonia gracilis is native to Mexico and Central America.

Pavonia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavonia gracilis?

Pavonia gracilis

What is the common name of Pavonia gracilis?

Slender Pavonia

What is the natural habitat of Pavonia gracilis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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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