Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
firmiflora
ID:
475131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schery

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 227 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474463

Common Names

  • Pavonia firmiflora
  • Firmflower Pavonia
  • Firmiflora Pavonia

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Description

Pavonia firmiflora (also called Firm-flowered Pavonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. The leaves are oval-shaped, and the flowers are white and yellow. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia firmiflora is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and can be used to create a tropical look in a home or office. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it can absorb pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavonia firmiflora has white or pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia firmiflora is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated easily from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should take root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot and cared for as a mature plant.

Where to Find Pavonia firmiflora

Pavonia firmiflora is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be grown indoors or outdoors in a sunny spot.

Pavonia firmiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavonia firmiflora?

Pavonia firmiflora

What are the common names of Pavonia firmiflora?

Firm-flowered Pavonia

What is the natural habitat of Pavonia firmiflora?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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