Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venusta
ID:
1247345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 12: 279 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246683



Common Names

  • Pavonia Venusta
  • Beautiful Pavonia
  • Beautiful Mallow


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Description

Pavonia venusta (also called Pretty Pavonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has white flowers and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia venusta is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavonia venusta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia venusta is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Pavonia venusta

Pavonia venusta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Pavonia venusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavonia venusta?

Pavonia venusta

What is the common name of Pavonia venusta?

Beautiful Pavonia

What is the natural habitat of Pavonia venusta?

Pavonia venusta is native to Mexico, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands.

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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