Pavonia alba
Also known as: Malache alba (Seem.) Kuntze +2 more
- Malache alba (Seem.) Kuntze
- Malache panamensis Standl.
- Pavonia panamensis (Standl.) Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Pavonia alba is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Pavonia is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Guatemala, Panama, Venezuela