Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
474427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Leistner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 10: 74 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473759



Common Names

  • Senegalensis Pavonia
  • Senegalensis Mallow
  • Senegalensis Wax Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Malache hirsuta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pavonia zawadae Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Pavonia hirsuta Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Pavonia insignis Fenzl ex Webb [unknown]
  • Hibiscus baumii Gürke [unknown]
  • Hibiscus senegalensis Cav. [unknown]
  • Pavonia baumii Gürke [unknown]

Description

Pavonia senegalensis (also called Senegal 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 senegalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavonia senegalensis 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 senegalensis 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 senegalensis

Pavonia senegalensis can be found in Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia.

Pavonia senegalensis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Pavonia senegalensis?

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

What is the ideal humidity for Pavonia senegalensis?

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

How much light does Pavonia senegalensis need?

Pavonia senegalensis 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-2547244: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Otto Albrecht Leistner (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leistner' in the authors string.