Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clathrata
ID:
1078221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 193 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077559

Common Names

  • Pavonia clathrata
  • Clathrata Pavonia
  • Giant Hibiscus

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Description

Pavonia clathrata (also called Clathrate Pavonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in rocky habitats. It is a small shrub, growing to around 1 m tall, with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia clathrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pavonia clathrata is yellow with a red center, and its seed is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia clathrata is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Pavonia clathrata

Pavonia clathrata is native to Madagascar and is found in the eastern and western regions of the island.

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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