Pavonia nepetifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 4: 231 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228418
Common Names
- Nepetifolia Pavonia
- Nepetifolia Cotton-Rose
- Nepetifolia Wax-Mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavonia nepetifolia (also called 'Nepetifolia Pavonia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellow-green color and a smooth, glossy surface. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Pavonia nepetifolia is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used to attract pollinators. It has also been used as a medicinal plant and has been known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavonia nepetifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavonia nepetifolia can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in a garden.
Where to Find Pavonia nepetifolia
Pavonia nepetifolia is native to tropical America and can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Pavonia nepetifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavonia nepetifolia?
Pavonia nepetifolia
What is the common name of Pavonia nepetifolia?
Nepetifolia pavonia
What is the natural habitat of Pavonia nepetifolia?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing in moist and shady areas.
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-50054703: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.