Pavonia somalensis
Also known as: Pavonia somalensis var. cardiophylla Franch.
- Pavonia somalensis var. cardiophylla Franch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Pavonia somalensis is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in Africa and Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Pavonia, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Somalia, Yemen