Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilifera
ID:
747495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 19: 83 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746828



Common Names

  • Pavonia pilifera
  • Hairy Pavonia
  • Pavonia


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Description

Pavonia pilifera (also called Hairy Pavonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, open woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia pilifera is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavonia pilifera has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters of two to three. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia pilifera is a perennial evergreen shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Pavonia pilifera

Pavonia pilifera is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

Pavonia pilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavonia pilifera?

Pavonia pilifera

What is the natural habitat of Pavonia pilifera?

Dry sclerophyll forest and heathland

What are the common names of Pavonia pilifera?

Hairy Pavonia

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,