Classified within the Malvaceae family, the genus Pavonia is a large group comprising 302 taxa. It originates in North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with seasonally dry tropical and subtropical environments. It is predominantly composed of shrubs.
Data Profile
Taxonomic Scale: 302 taxa (291 base species, 11 variants).
Centers of Diversity: South America (214), Africa (55), North America (40)
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