Status:
valid
Authors:
Ulbr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 173 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474647
Common Names
- Pavonia eremogeiton
- Desert Pavonia
- Desert Cotton-bush
Description
Pavonia eremogeiton (also called Pavonia eremogeiton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white, star-shaped flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pavonia eremogeiton is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavonia eremogeiton has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pavonia eremogeiton is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and taken from the tips of the branches. They should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pavonia eremogeiton
Pavonia eremogeiton is found in Brazil.
Pavonia eremogeiton FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavonia eremogeiton?
Pavonia eremogeiton
What is the common name of Pavonia eremogeiton?
Eremogeiton
What type of plant is Pavonia eremogeiton?
Herbaceous perennial
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,