Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schimperiana
ID:
474425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 52 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473757



Common Names

  • Schimperiana Pavonia
  • Schimperiana Mallow
  • Schimperiana Wax Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Malache schimperiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pavonia rutshuruensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Pavonia bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia schimperiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavonia schimperiana has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia schimperiana is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers when they are about 4 inches tall. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Pavonia schimperiana

Pavonia schimperiana can be found in Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Sudan.

Pavonia schimperiana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Pavonia schimperiana?

Pavonia schimperiana prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal humidity for Pavonia schimperiana?

Pavonia schimperiana prefers high humidity, ideally between 50-70%.

How much light does Pavonia schimperiana need?

Pavonia schimperiana prefers bright, indirect light.

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-2547241: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.