Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spuria
ID:
1244888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 76: 158. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244226



Common Names

  • Spuria Pavonia
  • Pavonia Spuria
  • Spuria Pavonia


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Description

Pavonia spuria (also called Spurious Pavonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in moist, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia spuria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat kidney and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pavonia spuria is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia spuria is a small, herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings and planting them in moist soil. It can also be propagated by division of the root system. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Pavonia spuria

Pavonia spuria is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Pavonia spuria FAQ

What is the common name of Pavonia spuria?

False Mallow

What is the natural habitat of Pavonia spuria?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What is the average size of Pavonia spuria?

Up to 2 meters tall

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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