Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
474448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(3): 487 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473780



Common Names

  • Peruviana Pavonia
  • Peruviana Mallow
  • Peruviana Wax Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Typhalea peruviana (Gürke) Monteiro [unknown]
  • Pavonia warmingiana Gürke [unknown]
  • Pavonia maxonii Standl. [unknown]
  • Pavonia rosea maxonii (Standl.) A.Robyns [unknown]
  • Malache maxonii Standl. [unknown]
  • Typhalea warmingiana (Gürke) Monteiro [unknown]

Description

Pavonia peruviana (also called Peruvian Mallow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base with soft, hairy stems and leaves. It typically grows in moist grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pavonia peruviana is a white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of leaves that are oval-shaped and toothed at the edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia peruviana is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pavonia peruviana

Pavonia peruviana can be found in Peru.

Pavonia peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavonia peruviana?

Pavonia peruviana

What is the common name of Pavonia peruviana?

Peruvian Pavonia

What is the natural habitat of Pavonia peruviana?

Dry open forests, grasslands, and rocky outcrops

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,