Status:
valid
Authors:
Krapov.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 19: 42 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746908
Common Names
- Pavonia velvetiana
- Velvet Pavonia
- Velvet's Pavonia
Description
Pavonia velvetiana (also called Velvet Pavonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pavonia velvetiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pavonia velvetiana has small, star-shaped, five-petalled flowers that are usually pink or white in colour. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pavonia velvetiana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Pavonia velvetiana
Pavonia velvetiana is native to Brazil, in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Pavonia velvetiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pavonia velvetiana?
Pavonia velvetiana
What is the common name of Pavonia velvetiana?
Velvet Pavonia
Where is Pavonia velvetiana found?
Pavonia velvetiana is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and 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,