Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sepium
ID:
474410

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 225 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473742



Common Names

  • Sepium Pavonia
  • Sepium Mallow
  • Sepium Wax Mallow


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Synonyms

  • Lassa sepium (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lass sepium (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malache sepium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pavonia flava Spring ex Mart. [unknown]
  • Pavonia malvacea (Vell.) Krapov. & Cristobal [unknown]
  • Pavonia sepium silvatica Arechav. [unknown]
  • Sida malvacea Vell. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus hexaphyllus Larrañaga [unknown]
  • Pavonia sepium sepium [unknown]
  • Pavonia regnelliana Miq. [unknown]
  • Typhalea malvacea (Vell.) Monteiro [unknown]
  • Malache flava Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pavonia flava grandifolia Spring ex Mart. [unknown]
  • Pavonia grandifolia (Spring ex Mart.) Walp. [unknown]
  • Pavonia sepium sepium [unknown]
  • Pavonia sepium macrocarpa R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Pavonia sepium (also called Button Pavonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia. It typically grows in sandy soils, in open woods, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavonia sepium has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia sepium is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers warm temperatures and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Pavonia sepium

Pavonia sepium can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Pavonia sepium FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Pavonia sepium?

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

What is the ideal humidity for Pavonia sepium?

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

How much light does Pavonia sepium need?

Pavonia sepium 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,

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