Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtiflora
ID:
1247320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 7 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246658



Common Names

  • Pavonia Hirtiflora
  • Hairy-flowered Pavonia
  • Hairy-flowered Mallow


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Description

Pavonia hirtiflora (also called Hairy Pavonia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate and serrated and its flowers are pink with a yellow center. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in dry and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia hirtiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pavonia hirtiflora has white, yellow, or pink flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, dark-colored, and have a smooth surface. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia hirtiflora is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Pavonia hirtiflora

Pavonia hirtiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Pavonia hirtiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavonia hirtiflora?

Pavonia hirtiflora

What is the common name of Pavonia hirtiflora?

Hairy-flowered Pavonia

What is the natural habitat of Pavonia hirtiflora?

Pavonia hirtiflora is native to Mexico, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands.

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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