Pavonia spinifex
Ginger Bush, Gingerbush
Other regional names: Pavonia
- Pavonia
Also known as: Abutilon spinifex (L.) Scop. +15 more
- Abutilon spinifex (L.) Scop.
- Corchorus spinosus Sieber ex Steud.
- Hibiscus aristatus (Cav.) Dum.Cours.
- Hibiscus spinifera Crantz
- Hibiscus spinifex L.
- Lass spinifex (L.) Kuntze
- Lassa spinifex (L.) Kuntze
- Malache spinifex (L.) Kuntze
- Pavonia aristata Cav.
- Pavonia spinifex subsp. genuina Gürke
- Pavonia spinifex var. grandiflora DC.
- Pavonia spinifex var. ovalifolia Cav.
- Pavonia spinifex var. ovalifolia DC.
- Pavonia spinifex var. spinifex
- Pavonia spinigera St.-Lag.
- Typhalea spinifex (L.) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Pavonia spinifex (commonly known as Ginger Bush) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bermuda, Peru