Pavonia papilionacea
Also known as: Hibiscus papilionaceus (Cav.) Banks ex Poir. +2 more
- Hibiscus papilionaceus (Cav.) Banks ex Poir.
- Malache papilionacea (Cav.) Kuntze
- Pavonia lourteigae Fosberg & Sachet, 1981
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Pavonia papilionacea is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Pavonia is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
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