Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malacophylla
ID:
475192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link & Otto) Garcke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 221 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474524



Common Names

  • Pavonia malacophylla
  • Malacophylla Pavonia
  • Pavonia


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Synonyms

  • Lopimia malacophylla (Link & Otto) Mart. [unknown]
  • Malache velutina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malache malacophylla Standl. [unknown]
  • Pavonia velutina A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Sida malacophylla Link & Otto [unknown]
  • Brehmia arborescens Schrank [unknown]
  • Pavonia plumosa Turcz. [unknown]
  • Pavonia megalophylla C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Pavonia malacophylla (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 malacophylla 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 malacophylla has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia malacophylla is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in the dry forests of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. It is a fast-growing plant and is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It needs regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy and flowering.

Where to Find Pavonia malacophylla

Pavonia malacophylla is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Pavonia malacophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavonia malacophylla?

Pavonia malacophylla

What is the common name of Pavonia malacophylla?

Soft-Leaved Pavonia

What is the native range of Pavonia malacophylla?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2548554: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.
Christian August Friedrich Garcke (1819-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garcke' in the authors string.