Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucidentata
ID:
747600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 2: 14 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746933

Common Names

  • Pavonia paucidentata
  • Paucidentata Pavonia
  • Pavonia

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Description

Pavonia paucidentata (also called Paucidentata Pavonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to Brazil and grows in dry, open areas, such as fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pavonia paucidentata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a spreading habit and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pavonia paucidentata has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pavonia paucidentata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some shade and drought. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Pavonia paucidentata

Pavonia paucidentata is native to Brazil, in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Pavonia paucidentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pavonia paucidentata?

Pavonia paucidentata

What is the common name of Pavonia paucidentata?

Few-toothed Pavonia

What is the natural habitat of Pavonia paucidentata?

It is found in dry forests in South America

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,