Pavonia hexaphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Krapov.
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 5(21–29): 269. 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077888
Common Names
- Pavonia hexaphylla
- Six-leaved Pavonia
- Six-leaved Mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pavonia hexaphylla (also called Six-Leaf Pavonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has pink flowers and its leaves are ovate and lobed. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pavonia hexaphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavonia hexaphylla has small, white flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pavonia hexaphylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Pavonia hexaphylla
Pavonia hexaphylla is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19602784: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Antonio Krapovickas (1921-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krapov.' in the authors string.