Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urens
ID:
474527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Diss. 3: 137 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473859



Common Names

  • Urens Pavonia
  • Pavonia Urens
  • Pavonia Urens Plant


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Synonyms

  • Malache urens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malache bojeri Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pavonia ruwenzoriensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Pavonia bojeri Baker [unknown]
  • Pavonia urens urens [unknown]
  • Pavonia tomentosa Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Pavonia urens (also called Uren's Pavonia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has white, cup-shaped flowers and grows to a height of about 3 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia urens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pavonia urens var. glabrescens (Ulbr.) Brenan
Pavonia urens var. variabilis (De Wild.) Hauman
Pavonia urens var. irakuensis (Ulbr.) Verdc.
Pavonia urens var. hanangensis Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavonia urens has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia urens is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pavonia urens

Pavonia urens is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found growing on cliffs.

Pavonia urens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavonia urens?

Pavonia urens

What is the common name of Pavonia urens?

Uren's pavonia

What type of plant is Pavonia urens?

Shrub

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