Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 250 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473789
Common Names
- Purpusii Pavonia
- Purpusii Mallow
- Purpusii Wax Mallow
Synonyms
- Malache purpusii Standl. [unknown]
- Pavonia liebmannii Ulbr. [unknown]
Description
Pavonia purpusii (also called Purpus' Mallow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody base with soft, hairy stems and leaves. It typically grows in moist grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Pavonia purpusii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pavonia purpusii is a white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of leaves that are oval-shaped and toothed at the edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pavonia purpusii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with small, purple flowers. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Pavonia purpusii
Pavonia purpusii is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found growing on cliffs.
Pavonia purpusii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavonia purpusii?
Pavonia purpusii
What is the common name of Pavonia purpusii?
Purpus' Pavonia
What is the natural habitat of Pavonia purpusii?
Dry open forests, grasslands, and rocky outcrops
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,