Status:
valid
Authors:
Krapov.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 19: 129 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749988
Common Names
- Pavonia capivarensis
- Capivarensis Pavonia
- Capivarensis Pavonia
Description
Pavonia capivarensis (also called capivara pavonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has long, narrow leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pavonia capivarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pavonia capivarensis is white or yellow in color and has 5 petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pavonia capivarensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot with moist soil.
Where to Find Pavonia capivarensis
Pavonia capivarensis can be found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.
Pavonia capivarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavonia capivarensis?
Pavonia capivarensis
What is the common name of Pavonia capivarensis?
Capivar Pavonia
What is the natural habitat of Pavonia capivarensis?
It is native to Brazil, growing in sandy soils in scrub and open grassland.
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,