Pavonia paludicola
Mangrove Mallow, Swampbush
Also known as: Althaea racemosa Sw. +3 more
- Althaea racemosa Sw.
- Malache spicata Kuntze
- Pavonia racemosa (Sw.) Sw.
- Pavonia spicata Cav.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Pavonia paludicola (commonly known as Mangrove Mallow or Swampbush) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Pavonia genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.